Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Mckinney #32464 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 Secures Top Division Finish Lauren Mckinney delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Throughout the race, she maintained a consistent pace between 8:33 and 8:57 min/mile, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Notable improvements occurred after the second mile with a pace drop to 8:36 min/mile, propelling her forward in the race ranks. Her overall pace was 8:40 min/mile, culminating in a finish time of 53:49. Lauren achieved commendable results, placing 16th in her division F25-29. Impressively, she moved from 29th at mile one to 16th by the conclusion of the race. Her strategic pacing in the third and fifth miles were pivotal in closing the gap in placements. While her consistency is a strength, exploring variations in pacing strategy for potential time reductions could be beneficial. Maintain this level of consistency while considering targeted pace work sessions to enhance speed at key segments.