Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brooke Sterling #33661 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 Focused Performance Brooke Sterling, hailing from Denver, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with impressive consistency in pacing. Her initial splits were steady, with the first mile completed in 8:42, and the second mile slightly quicker at 8:40, showing her ability to maintain a strong start. Her overall time for the race was 58:58, translating to an average pace of 9:30 min/mile, which indicates a solid performance over the 6.2-mile distance. Notably, Brooke experienced some fluctuations in her pace as the race progressed, especially noticeable between miles three and four with a decrease in pace as her split rose to 10:03. However, the overall average pace remained balanced. Brooke finished with a placement of 52nd in her division for females aged 25 to 29. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pacing strategy through the second half of the race could positively influence her overall performance and standings.