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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Zara Poon #2526 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace Strategy with Strong Progression Zara Poon from Roxbury Crossing, MA, demonstrated a solid and consistent performance in the 2025 Boston 10K for Women. Across the 6.2-mile race, Zara maintained a steady pace, finishing with an average of 7:51 min/mile. Notably, Zara's progression through the race was consistent, with her best split at mile 4 at a pace of 7:45 min/mile, showcasing her ability to maintain energy levels effectively mid-race. Her final time was 48:40. Zara showed consistent improvement in her overall and gender placings, particularly notable in the latter half of the race. For example, she moved from 308th overall at the first mile down to 229th by the end, indicating strategic pacing. The slight slowdown in the 5th-mile split with an 8:02 min/mile pace was offset by the strong overall performance. To further improve, Zara might focus on sustaining the pace from mile 4 through the final stretch.