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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Kelly Harper #4215 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Remarkable Improvement in Second Half Kelly Harper, a 35-year-old from Brookline, MA, demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Boston 10K for Women. Over 6.2 miles, Kelly maintained an average pace of 11:10 min/mile, finishing the race with an elapsed time of 1:09:17. She began with an 11:49 min/mile pace, gradually increasing her speed at each mile. The significant improvement came in the last mile, with a split pace of 10:38 min/mile. Kelly's strategic pacing allowed her to make impressive gains in placement throughout the race. She moved up 1492 spots from the first mile to the final mile. With an overall finish in the top 55% of participants, and a strong advancement in her division rank, she placed 831st in the F30-39 category. There was a clear display of strength in the latter half of the event. Focusing on consistent pacing and earlier acceleration could enhance future results.