Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katherine Koch #33208 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

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Katherine Koch posted an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a final time of 48:12, showcasing an improved pace of 7:46 min/mile compared to her previous 49:25 finish at the 2024 Boulderthon. Katherine consistently improved her position, finishing 7th in her division (F30-34) and placing 34th among female participants out of 2428 runners. The race splits indicate a strong start with a steady first mile at 7:58 min/mile, followed by a consistent pace improvement through the second and third miles. Notably, she maintained a sub-8-minute pace for the duration of the run, with her best split at 7:30 min/mile by the second mile. A slight drop in pace occurred from the fourth mile, showing an area to refine in future races. Nonetheless, Katherine demonstrated commendable stamina and pacing strategy, achieving a climb in overall standing from her previous race.