Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Taylor Duling #32265 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 Pacing Strategy The race commenced strongly with Taylor maintaining a solid pace, with a notable split time of 8:11 for the first mile, placing her 208th overall and 68th among females. However, there was a gradual increase in split times across the next miles, resulting in an overall pace of 8:46 min/mile. Despite this, she finished 27th in her division (F30-34) out of a significant number of competitors, which demonstrates her competitive standing within her age group. Observations indicate pacing adjustments as the race progressed, with the split pace increasing by over a minute from the first to the fourth mile. Aiming for a more consistent pace in the latter stages could enhance overall performance. Nevertheless, Taylor demonstrated resilience by finishing with a total time of 54:24, showing strength and the potential for refining strategies in future running events. With continued focus on pacing, further improvements are achievable.