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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Lillian Zhao #4201 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent 10K Performance with a Strong Finish Lillian Zhao achieved a commendable time of 55:03 at the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, maintaining an average pace of 8:52 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Zhao began the race with a strong first mile at 8:41 min/mile, showcasing a consistent effort across the event. The fourth mile saw a slight slowing to a 8:59 min/mile pace, but she quickly recovered her speed in the subsequent mile. Impressively, Zhao finished strong in the final stretches, moving up over 200 places overall in the last mile and significantly climbing in her division standings. Her completion placed her 257th in the F30-39 division, with total participants numbering 5663. For future races, focusing on maintaining an even pace in the middle miles could enhance her overall time. Overall, Zhao's race was marked by resilience and strategic pacing, especially evident in her strong finish.