Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Veronik Robinson #12552 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

Impressive Pace Improvement Veronik Robinson powered through the 2025 Boulderthon with an impressive finish time of 4:13:31, averaging a consistent pace of 9:40 min/mile over the 26.2-mile marathon. Noteworthy is Veronik's significant pace acceleration throughout the race, peaking at a 7:58 min/mile pace at mile 10. Despite falling back during later miles, her determination allowed her to maintain a commendable effort, concluding with solid placements: 659th overall, 153rd among all female participants, and 10th in the F40-44 division. Veronik's pace improved significantly since her previous participation in the 2024 Boulderthon 10K, where her elapsed pace was recorded at 14:32 min/mile. This years race showcases a striking turnaround to much stronger performance metrics. For future races, focusing on maintaining the momentum seen in her peak splits, such as miles 10 and 25, could yield even more remarkable results. This progress is a testament to her dedication and training efforts, reflecting valuable experience gained in marathon running.