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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Susan Nelson #5545 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement with Strong Finish Susan Nelson from South Hamilton, MA, showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 Boston 10K for Women. Her overall elapsed time was 57:47, averaging a pace of 9:19 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Notably, Susan displayed a pattern of consistent improvement throughout the event, progressively increasing her speed with each mile. By Mile 5, her split time was 8:58 min/mile, and she finished strong with a final split of 8:46 min/mile by Mile 6. Starting at an initial pace of 10:02 min/mile and moving to 9:49 min/mile and then 9:42 min/mile by Mile 3, she consistently gained momentum, successfully advancing her position as well. Her strategic pacing and focus resulted in a finish that placed her 1236th among females and 363rd in her division of F30-39. Consider building on this strategy by maintaining a steady pace in the first half to conserve energy for an even stronger finish in future races.