Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Serenity Marek #33131 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 Mid-Race Positioning Serenity Marek completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K in 40:28 with an overall pace of 6:31 min/mile. Serenity secured consistent rankings, placing 5th in her gender and division. Notably, she improved her position early in the race, moving from 19th to 17th in the second mile with her best pace of 6:08 min/mile. Maintaining a top position among females speaks to her competitive edge and strong pacing strategy. Her strong start with a 6:10 pace mile, followed by a peak split time of 6:07 in the second mile, demonstrated her capability to sustain a competitive pace. Although her pace slowed to 6:49 in the final miles, Serenitys end position in the top 5 of her division highlights her endurance. Analyzing the pace decline across the race could provide insights for optimizing future race strategy, ensuring she maintains her strong position throughout the distance.