Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sofia Balseca #32275 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 Performance with Strong Finish Sofia Balseca maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 1:17:25 and an average pace of 12:29 minutes per mile. She consistently hit around a 12:40 pace for the first two miles, dropping to a 13:31 pace in the third mile, before improving her speed significantly for the final three miles. Notably, her fastest split time was 12:04, achieved in both the fifth and sixth mile, showcasing her ability to accelerate towards the end of the race. Her placement within the F14 & Under division was commendable, finishing 5th out of numerous participants. This consistent performance shows promising potential. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining even splits throughout the entire race could further enhance her performance. With her inherent ability to finish strong, refining early pacing strategies might help elevate her overall placement and pace in future races.