Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tess Patterson #32649 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, Strategy Needed for Sustained Pace Tess Patterson completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a total time of 57:28, averaging a pace of 9:16 min/mile. She demonstrated a strong opening, maintaining a consistent pace of 8:30 min/mile for the first two miles, holding her position at 121st within her gender category and 27th in her age division. By mile three, her pace slightly eased to 8:58 min/mile, resulting in a drop to 131st place in gender and 29th in her division. Patterson's pace varied notably over the second half of the race, with splits increasing to 10:02 and 9:47 min/mile in miles four and five. This pacing adjustment saw her finish 182nd in the female category and 43rd in the F30-34 division. Focusing on maintaining consistency in the second half could positively influence future rankings. Working on sustaining the initial pace throughout will be beneficial for her next competition.