Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Funk #33443 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 Pace and Strong Division Finish Samantha Funk demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a final time of 43:33, equating to a solid average pace of 7:01 min/mile. Her performance secured her 52nd place overall, with significant competition, as there were 2,428 participants in the event. Samantha's splits remained remarkably stable throughout the race, staying within the 6:54 to 7:10 min/mile range, indicative of her pacing skills. Remarkably, Samantha took 2nd place in her F40-44 division. Notably, she started strongly with the first split, clocking 6:59, and finishing the fifth mile with a notable improvement at 6:54. A slight drop occurred during the fourth and sixth splits, with 7:08 and 7:10 paces respectively. Focusing on maintaining the lower end of her split times in future races could further enhance her performance. It's important to recognize the competitive edge demonstrated in her age division, emphasizing her readiness and capability in racing.