Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alyssa Kopelman #33018 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Boulderthon Alyssa Kopelman completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a total time of 55:46, maintaining an average pace of 8:59 min/mile. Her pacing displayed consistency across the distance. Notably, she completed the first three miles with progressively faster paces of 8:55, 8:54, and 8:53 min/mile, showing an impressive ability to slightly increase speed in the early phase of the race. Despite a slower fourth mile, with a pace of 9:31 min/mile, Alyssa demonstrated resilience by finishing strong with splits of 9:00 and 8:57 min/mile in the final two miles. Her ability to recover indicates room to refine pacing strategies. Alyssa placed 17th in the F35-39 division out of a large field, marking a commendable achievement. Focus on reducing variations in pacing further could enhance her race performance. Overall, her effort showcases determination and potential for future races.