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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Karen Furton-Sparks #3952 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Karen Furton-Sparks participated in the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, completing the 6.2-mile race with a final time of 1:41:11 and an average pace of 16:19 min/mile. Representing Cocoa Beach, FL, she showed dedication throughout the event with a total of 5663 participants. Karen started strong, her initial mile clocking in at 15:45 min/mileher fastest split. Despite a slight dip in pace from miles 3 through 4, she revved up in the final stretch with her penultimate mile being her second fastest at 15:42. Karen achieved a place of 197 in the F60-69 division out of over 250 participants. Her pace variability was well managed, with adjustments noted towards a quicker stride in the fifth mile. Sustaining a consistent pace in future races could help mitigate mid-race slowdowns. Overall, this race was a solid effort for Karen, highlighting her perseverance and tactical pacing adjustments under changing race conditions.