Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Mindy Lai #32008 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Before a Late Fade Mindy Lai finished the 10K in 56:52, an average pace of 9:10 per mile. The race unfolded in two distinct phases. Lai held a tight, consistent rhythm through the first five miles, ranging from 8:26 to 9:11 per mile and never straying far from an 8:45 average. Her second mile was the highlight of the day, clocked at 8:26 the fastest mile of her race. The final mile told a different story, slowing to 11:03 and pulling her overall average back to 9:10. Racing through Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet, that early consistency is a real asset a touch more reserved effort in the middle miles could help preserve pace all the way to the finish next time.