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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Leigh Niedeck #1581 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady and Strategic: Pacing Leads to a Strong Finish Leigh Niedeck maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, finishing with a total time of 41:36, averaging 6:42 per mile. Her strategic approach was evident from her pacing, starting with an impressive 6:33 for the first mile. Though her splits varied slightly, she demonstrated consistency by maintaining her pace within a 22-second range, with her slowest mile being 6:55. Leigh significantly improved her overall position, rising from 79th to 62nd as the race progressed. Her performance secured her the 4th place in the F15-19 division in a field of over 5,600 runners. Keeping a strong and steady pace, she showcased potential for further improvement in endurance and speed. Her discipline in maintaining her splits indicates a good understanding of race pacing, which can be further developed for future success.