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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Monica Pessina #4559 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement and Solid Performance Monica Pessina participated in the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, representing West Newbury, MA. Throughout the race, she demonstrated a noteworthy ability to improve her pace with each mile. Starting with an 11:53 min/mile pace in the first mile, she consistently accelerated, reaching a 10:59 min/mile pace by mile 5. Her average split pace was well-maintained, finishing with an overall pace of 10:57 min/mile. Monica completed the 10K with a final time of 1:07:58. Her placement in the F50-59 division showed progress, as she moved from 104th place with the first mile split to 256th at the overall finish. The shifts in her division placements demonstrate effective race strategy and endurance. When planning for upcoming races, consider accelerating slightly earlier based on the trend observed after mile 1. Keep building on this solid performance for a stronger finish in future races.