Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Maria Wingrove #33557 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

Steady Gain through Strategic Pacing Maria Wingrove displayed strategic pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an impressive division standing. Starting with a swift 8:36 min/mile pace for the first mile, Maria positioned herself as 5th in her division. A slowdown occurred in the second mile, marked by a 14:06 min/mile pace, resulting in a drop to 50th division place. Notably, she managed a comeback in mile three with a stronger 9:18 min/mile pace. Her subsequent splits showcased consistency, with her strongest being a 9:16 min/mile pace at mile six. This effort led to an overall placement of 778 out of 2,428 participants. Ending in the 24th spot for her division, Marias perseverance during the final miles was evident. Consider focusing on maintaining an even pace to avoid abrupt slowdowns, ensuring a more balanced race performance.