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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Balzano #5273 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Gains Elizabeth started strong with a first mile split of 7:36, ending with an overall time of 45:21 for the 10K. Her average pace was 7:18 minutes per mile, which is an impressive and consistent performance throughout. Elizabeth showed her strategic pacing, gradually improving her splits from 7:36 in the first mile down to a remarkable 7:11 in the final mile. This improvement demonstrates effective energy management and a strong finish. Her progression saw her move up the rankings, improving from 222nd place overall at the first mile to 163rd by the end. Particularly noteworthy was her advancement within her age division (F30-39), where she jumped from 67th at the start to 45th. Continued focus on this strategic pacing and finishing kick could yield even stronger results in future races.