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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Nancy Johnston #3914 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Top Division Placement Nancy Johnston delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Her average pace was 8:18 min/mile, completing the 10K in 51:28. Notably, there was a slight speed increase in the second mile, with an improved split time of 8:12. Her speeds fluctuated between 8:11 and 8:26 min/mile across the splits, demonstrating steady endurance and strong pacing strategy. Significantly, Nancy achieved 1st place in her F70-79 division by the final split at mile 6, highlighting her strong finish. Her steady climb up the ranks improved her overall placement from 541 to a final position of 372 in that split. Nancy managed to consistently advance in her overall and gender standings, ending with 510 and 491, respectively, out of 5663 participants. Coaching can focus on maintaining this pace consistency while exploring additional strategies to enhance early race positioning.