Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gracie Deale #33133 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 Performance with Notable Start Gracie Deale showed a strong start in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the first mile in an impressive 7:46 min/mile pace and securing 44th in her gender category. Her initial pace set a solid foundation, but a gradual slow down was noticeable over the course. By the second mile, her pace shifted to 7:53 min/mile, affecting her overall placement. Despite this, Gracie managed to stay within a competitive range, finishing 68th among females. The slowdown was more evident in the latter miles with her pace settling at 8:15 min/mile by mile six, concluding the race in 51:21. An encouraging area for Gracie could be maintaining her early momentum throughout the race, particularly between miles three and six. Nonetheless, a 16th place in her F30-34 division among a total of 2428 participants reflects a commendable performance. Focusing on consistent pacing could enhance future races.