Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nikki Teperman #33360 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 Start with Opportunities to Retain Momentum Nikki Teperman began her race strong at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a first mile split of 7:54, placing 3rd in her F25-29 division at that point. Her pace was steady over the initial three miles, with minor increases in split times, specifically an 8:03 at mile 3. In the latter half, Nikki's pace slightly slowed, peaking at 9:04 in mile 4. Even as her pace decreased, she finished the race with an average pace of 8:21 min/mile. Notably, each segment showed a change in her ranking within the F25-29 division, concluding in 13th place. Focus could be on maintaining earlier splits and pushing through in the later miles to sustain initial ranking improvements. Overall, she performed admirably among 2428 participants.