Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Marissa Soeffing #31298 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Effort with Strategies for Speed Enhancement Marissa Soeffing from Lakewood, CO, displayed a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an overall time of 1:13:45, averaging an 11:53 min/mile pace. She initially started strong with a first mile split of 11:05, gradually slowing down throughout the race. Her pace transitioned slightly slower after the third mile from 11:11 min/mile to 12:21 min/mile at mile four. Your strategy to maintain a steady pace could be refined in subsequent races by placing more emphasis on pacing consistency in the latter stages. When examining placings, Marissa's consistency was apparent, moving from 622nd in her gender category at the start and finishing at 787th. At mile five, she showed a significant ability to gain positions, moving ahead by 460 places overall, highlighting resilience in maintaining a competitive edge. Analyzing this further, focusing on your pace distribution in future races could result in even more effective placement outcomes. Keep up the positive momentum!