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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Alex Shadid #652 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Alex Shadid, 33, from Babson Park, MA, participated in the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, completing the race with an elapsed time of 1:29:13 at an average pace of 14:23 min/mile. Throughout this 6.2-mile race, Alex demonstrated consistent pacing. Starting with a 14:16 min/mile pace in the first mile, her pace settled slightly in the following miles but picked up momentum with a noteworthy improvement to a 13:52 min/mile pace in the sixth mile. Her performance dynamics were evident in the split results, reflecting considerable gains in positioning. From the third to the sixth mile, she progressed significantly in her category, climbing in division placements from 1170 to 793 within the F30-39 category. There's potential to focus on maintaining consistency from mile three onward, as this is where slight variations appear. Overall, Alex's race showcases her capacity for a strong finishing pace, suggesting further opportunities for honing her mid-race strategy.