Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Kelly OBrien #353 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Pacing Progress and Determination Kelly O'Brien from Andover, MA completed the 2025 Boston 10K for Women with an official time of 1:14:20, averaging an 11:59 min/mile pace over the 6.2-mile distance. Notably, her splits varied slightly, with the fastest pace at 10:53 min/mile during the second mile and a more relaxed pace of 13:09 min/mile during the final mile. She tackled the course with a pattern of early steady progress, as seen in her improvement in pace from the first to the second mile. Over the course of the race, Kelly's placement notably improved in the latter stages. In the sixth mile, she achieved her best placement in her age division (F30-39), improving to 647th place. Her pacing strategy showed strong determination, especially as she advanced from her fifth mile placement despite increased fatigue. For future events, focusing on maintaining consistent paces as seen early in the race could enhance overall performance. Keep building on this strong foundation, Kelly!