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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Shannon McDonald #3806 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Performance with Strategic Improvements In the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, Shannon McDonald demonstrated a strategic and consistent performance, finishing with an overall time of 55:30. Her average pace was 8:57 min/mile across the 6.2-mile course. Starting with a 9:04 min/mile pace in the first mile, Shannon improved her pace in the second mile to 8:35 min/mile, showcasing early race strategy. Notably, she achieved her best overall placement in the final mile, jumping to 664th place, indicating a strong and well-managed finish. Throughout the race, Shannon consistently placed within the top 30% of her division. She demonstrated notable improvements between the first two splits, moving up from 951st overall to 833rd by the second mile. Despite minor fluctuations, she maintained a steady average pace around the 9:00-minute range. With her ability to maintain a consistent pace and improve when needed, Shannon's experience in this race offers valuable insights for her future races.