Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Mary Purvis #4169 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Mary maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boston 10K for Women. Her average pace was 16:18 min/mile, with mile splits ranging from 16:04 in the second mile to 16:41 on the final stretch. Notably, her placement improved significantly between the fourth and fifth miles, moving from 4228 to 3278 in her gender category. Mary completed the race in 1:41:08, positioning herself 40th in the F70-79 division out of a total of 43 participants. The progressive improvement seen in the latter half of the race, especially as she climbed up the division rankings, is commendable. Focusing on maintaining a slightly quicker pace in the early and middle miles could help lower her overall time in future races. Overall, Mary showcased her endurance and ability to finish strongly, setting the stage for continued progress.