Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Anna Armstrong #33714 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 a Strong Start Anna Armstrong displayed a commendable race performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the course in 48:55 with an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Anna's strongest mile was the first, clocking in at 7:26 min/mile, placing her 5th in her division right out of the gate. Across 6.2 miles, she maintained a steady pace, finishing 9th in the F30-34 division despite a progressive slowdown in her splits. Throughout the race, Anna's performance showed consistency with minor fluctuations in her splits. After her initial strong start, her pace slightly slowed to an 8:22 min/mile at the 4th mile but quickly recovered with a steadier pace in subsequent miles. This race strategy helped her secure 39th place in her gender category and highlighted her endurance and commitment. For future races, consider focusing on the middle-mile splits to maintain her initial strong pace consistently until the finish.