Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Yazmin Valdez #12375 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Early Pace with Strategic Finish at Boulderthon Yazmin Valdez maintained a strong and consistent beginning in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Covering the initial 10 miles with an average pace ranging from 8:15 to 8:24 min/mile, Yazmin demonstrated discipline and stamina, remaining within the top 10 of her division (F35-39) during the early segments of the race. Notably, her fastest mile occurred at mile 10 with an 8:06 pace, indicating a strategic mind for pacing. As the marathon progressed, some slowdown was observed, particularly from miles 13 to 22 where her pace varied between 8:30 to 9:09 min/mile. While the latter miles saw an increase in elapsed pace, Yazmins final mile pace at 9:53 indicated an effective recovery. Ending with a total time of 4:00:44, she completed the marathon within the top third of female participants and maintained 13th place in her division. Consider incorporating speed endurance training to sustain a stronger finish in future races.