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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Paola Garces-Alvarez #569 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Paola Garces-Alvarez demonstrated determination and consistent pacing throughout her 10K race. Starting strong with a pace of 15:50 for the first mile, Paola navigated the course steadily and effectively. Notably, she improved her placement among the overall field significantly, moving up from 4522 after mile 2 to 3208 by mile 6. This progression indicates a robust strategy and stamina as the race progressed. Paola's final results reflect her perseverance and ability to maintain a balanced pace. She completed the race in 1:40:43, with an overall average pace of 16:14 min/mile. Her pace fluctuated only slightly, indicating a controlled effort throughout. Joining the event as part of the "Stride for Stride" team, Paola finished 1206th in her division, standing out in the field of 5663 participants. Focusing on a slightly faster middle segment could leverage her strong start and finish.