Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rose Stella #33384 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

Steady Pacing with a Strong Division Finish Rose Stella ran the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an elapsed time of 57:12, averaging a pace of 9:13 min/mile. Notably, she secured the 13th position in her F40-44 division from a total of 2428 participants. Rose showed a consistent performance, achieving her fastest split in the second mile at 8:23 min/mile. The initial mile set a comfortable pace of 8:37 min/mile, suggesting a well-thought-out race strategy to conserve energy. In subsequent miles, Rose's pace varied slightly, with a slower pace during the fourth and fifth miles, posting times of 9:42 and 9:41 min/mile, respectively. Although challenging, the sixth mile registered her slowest pace at 10:13 min/mile, impacting her overall position. Focusing on maintaining consistency in the latter part of the race could enhance her performance. The progressive change in her splits reflects an opportunity for refining pacing strategies moving forward.