Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Karolina Keresztes #31529 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 Mid-Race Gains Karolina Keresztes completed the 10K race at the 2025 Boulderthon with a finishing time of 1:06:07, averaging a pace of 10:39 min/mile. Starting strong, her pacing for the first two miles was impressive, with a consistent 8:59 min/mile split. During these initial miles, her place remained steady, indicating a solid start strategy. She placed 527th overall in those miles. As the race progressed, there was a gradual decrease in pace. The third-mile split was 9:47 min/mile, followed by an 11:11 min/mile for the fourth mile. By mile five and six, the pace plateaued at 12:22 min/mile. She placed 108th in her F30-34 division. Focusing on maintaining pacing in the mid-race miles could improve her overall momentum. Adhering to her early pace may significantly impact her future race timings. Overall, her performance demonstrated potential with room to strategize for more consistent pacing throughout.