Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mary Shelton #32666 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 Solid Splits Mary Shelton demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K run. She completed the race in 1:30:04, maintaining an average pace of 14:31 min/mile. Her splits indicate a pattern of gradual slowing: starting off at 13:02 min/mile and closing her final mile at 15:56 min/mile. Among her division, F35-39, she finished 156th, showing a steady performance across the course. Her best placement was during the first and fifth miles, holding 127th and 125th positions in her division, respectively. From the start, Mary maintained a steady first mile, which is a strong foundation. Consider focusing on endurance training to help maintain her pacing towards the later part of races. While she showed great resilience throughout, refining pacing strategies to sustain her initial speed might offer improvements in future races. Overall, her effort was commendable and reflects dedication, especially as part of "Black Girls RUN!".