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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Dakota Siwecki #8487 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Progression with Strong Finishing Kick Dakota began her 10K with a conservative pace, clocking a 9:22 min/mile for the first mile, ranking 280th overall. Her strategy to gradually increase intensity paid off, as her subsequent mile pace dropped to 8:27 min/mile, impressively moving her up to 228th overall and 13th in her division. She maintained this upward trend by consistently shaving seconds off each mile, reaching an 8:13 min/mile by the fourth mile, which propelled her to 9th in her division. Notably, Dakota displayed a strong finishing kick, achieving her fastest split at 7:42 min/mile in the final stretch, securing 161st overall and 8th in her division. Her overall elapsed time was 52:51, averaging an 8:31 min/mile pace, reflecting her ability to manage race effort effectively. For future races, maintaining a more even pace distribution could be beneficial in enhancing her performance further. Great job on tackling each mile with determination!