Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Melissa manetsch #627 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Pacing Melissa displayed an impressive level of consistency throughout the 10K race, maintaining an average pace of 6:15 min/mile. Starting with a strong first mile at 6:16, she managed to slightly improve her pace in the second mile at 6:13. Despite minor fluctuations over miles 3 and 4, she settled back into a steady 6:16 pace by mile 4, finishing the race with two solid final miles at 6:18 and 6:19. Melissa concluded the race with an overall time of 38:50. Throughout the race, she stayed within the top 40 participants overall, finishing 34th. Notably, she achieved 20th in her F20-29 division, an admirable result among her peers. The consistency in her pacing throughout each split indicates a well-strategized race plan and strong endurance. Consider focusing on consistent progression between miles 2 and 3 for future races to maintain early race strengths.