Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Abbey Meheriuk #32844 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 and Determined Performance Abbey Meheriuk completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K finishing in 55:46, achieving an average pace of 8:59 min/mile. She stood out as an 18-year-old participant from Calgary, AB, placing 6th in her division (F15-19) among 2428 runners. Her pacing displayed consistency, with her best mile split at 8:25 min/mile between the first and second mile. Notably, she gained positions in overall standing, particularly excelling between miles 4 and 5, where she moved from 394th to 288th place. A steady decline in pace near the end suggests a strategic pacing approach that benefitted her placement, but an opportunity to strengthen end-of-race performance could enhance her results further. Her most challenging mile appeared to be the final one, where her pace was the slowest at 9:23 min/mile. Maintaining a more uniform pace could result in continued improvement and even better finishes in future races. Abbey's determination is evidenced by her upward movement in both overall and gender rankings.