Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mary Wittenberg #30428 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 First in Division with Strong Splits Mary Wittenberg showcased impressive performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Throughout her race, she held the first place in her F60-64 division, clocking an overall time of 50:48 for the 6.2-mile distance. Starting strong with a 7:14 min/mile in the first mile, her overall pace was 8:11 min/mile. Despite a pace increase, Mary consistently led her division in each mile. Her second mile saw a split time increase to 7:36, with minor fluctuations leading to an 8:55 split in the sixth mile. Notably, she improved her division placement significantly from her previous Boulderthon participation in the 2024 Half Marathon, where she was fifth in her division. Maintaining lead positions across all splits, focusing on initial pace consistency could further optimize future performances. Overall, her race strategy and execution secured dominant division standing amidst 2,428 participants.