Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paula Deegan #33385 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 Improvement with Strategic Pacing Across Splits Paula displayed noteworthy pacing strategy in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an overall time of 1:18:35 and an average pace of 12:40 min/mile. Her performance showcased initial strong momentum with a 10:44 min/mile pace for the first mile, ranking 964th overall. Despite a noticeable deceleration in miles two through four, with splits ranging from 11:37 to 15:11 min/mile, Paula made a commendable comeback in the final miles, improving her pace to 12:29 min/mile for the sixth mile. Maintaining solid standings in the Female 30-34 category, Paula managed to regain her position over challengers on various splits. Her pacing strategy in the sixth mile was pivotal, contributing to a placement of 195th in her division. Paula represented the team, Jetti Rocks, with an encouraging finish, specifically focusing on refining her pacing consistency in future races could further enhance performance metrics and overall ranking.