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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Melissa Tanaka #4820 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Melissa Tanaka demonstrated consistent improvement in her performance throughout the 2025 Boston 10K for Women. Starting with a 9:36 min/mile pace in the first mile, she progressively increased her speed, finishing the third mile with an 8:59 min/mile. Her most impressive split time was the fourth mile at 8:43 min/mile. The steady decrease in split times highlights her ability to maintain focus and push her limits as the race progressed. Melissa completed the 10K in 56:13 with an average pace of 9:04 min/mile. Her overall placement was 1045 out of 5663 participants, and she secured the 299th position in the F30-39 division. The consistent improvement seen with each mile suggests a well-executed race strategy. For future races, consider maintaining the momentum observed in the middle miles to sustain the elevated pace throughout the final stretch.