Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cassidy Knipp #33195 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 Pacing with Determined Finish Cassidy Knipp maintained a strong start in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, kicking off with an impressive 8:26 min/mile for the first mile. Her first mile placement was solid, ranking 11th in her division. She picked up the pace in the second mile at 8:10 min/mile, gaining momentum and reflecting her capability to adapt and push forward early on. However, the mid-race saw a drop in pace, particularly with mile fours split time at 10:18 min/mile, impacting her rankings. Concluding the 10K with a final time of 57:58, Cassidy held a steady pace of 9:21 min/mile overall. While her overall placement was 496 out of 2428, a notable aspect is how she navigated the course, maintaining effort through fluctuations. Enhancing her pacing consistency in the latter miles could be beneficial for future races, as her early performance shows potential for sustaining a faster pace throughout.