Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Yarter #31720 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 for Pace Adjustment Katie Yarter maintained a steady start during the first half of the 2025 Boulderthon, logging splits of 8:24 min/mile for the first two miles. Her initial pacing placed her at 323rd overall. However, in the latter half, her splits gradually eased to 9:30 min/mile by the fifth mile. In the second half of the race, Katie's pace slightly decreased with consistent split times of 9:30 min/mile, resulting in a final elapsed time of 56:11 for the 10K event. Maintaining her division placement of 19th in the F35-39 category offers a positive benchmark. Enhancing pacing strategy could optimize performance in future races. Focusing on maintaining the early race tempo through to the later stages could yield substantial benefits.