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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: carolyn bentley #367 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Improvement Carolyn Bentley, at 77, demonstrated impressive consistency at the 2025 Boston 10K for Women with an overall time of 1:07:16 and a pace of 10:51 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Her splits fluctuated slightly but overall maintained a steady pace, starting with a 10:54 min/mile for the first mile and ending at 11:03 min/mile for the last. Notably, she moved up from 10th to 7th in her division after the 5th mile, showcasing a remarkable strategic improvement as the race progressed. Carolyns strongest split occurred between miles 2 and 3, with a time of 10:36. However, her pace was particularly steady, consistently hovering around the low to mid-10-minute mark. To further enhance her performance, Carolyn might focus on maintaining energy in the latter half of the race to achieve even splits or negative splits. Her well-paced race and ability to improve standings mid-race reflect her experience and stamina.