Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Shanthini Kasturi #4271 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Lead to Notable Placement In the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, Shanthini Kasturi from Waban, MA, completed the race with a total time of 49:24, averaging a consistent pace of 7:58 per mile. Her performance showed impressive consistency across each mile, such as clocking an 8:07 for the first mile and picking up the pace significantly during the second mile with a time of 7:51. The adjusted pacing strategy allowed her to progressively improve her positioning throughout the course. Starting with an overall placement of 405th in the first mile, Shanthini moved up steadily, finishing in 346th place overall. Her consistency especially shone in the latter portions of the race, achieving a strong final mile split of 7:53, significantly improving her division rank in the F40-49 category from 57th to 34th by the end. Consider maintaining this pace consistency and focus on enhancing the early mile for further gains.