Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Vero Luna #32699 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Fast Start Gives Way to a Steady Grind Vero Luna completed the 10K in 1:07:59, opening with an 8:27 first mile before easing through the middle miles and settling into a final pace near 12 minutes per mile. The early mile stands out as the fastest stretch of her race, roughly two minutes per mile quicker than her closing miles, with the middle and back half of the course showing a steady, gradual decline in pace rather than any sharp swings. Running at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet, adds a real physiological factor to any pacing shift across a race like this. Luna might consider a slightly more conservative opening mile in future 10Ks to see whether a more even pace across the full distance yields a stronger overall time.