Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Amy Hilton #13114 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

Steady Improvement in Marathon Performance Amy demonstrated a remarkable improvement in her marathon pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon. With an overall time of 3:58:13, she maintained a consistent pace of 9:05 min/mile over 26.2 miles, placing 453rd overall and 86th in her gender category. Notably, she achieved a strong division placement in F25-29 as 24th out of a field expanded to 2678 participants. Her pacing strategy was consistent, with split paces fluctuating slightly but showing a positive trend in later miles. Strong segments included mile 26, clocking an impressive 8:33 min/mile, leading to substantial gains in the final stages. Compared to her previous marathon at the 2024 Boulderthon, Amy cut her overall time by over 42 minutes, previously having an elapsed pace of 10:41 min/mile. Her advancement in various placements is notable, improving significantly in overall, gender, and division standings. Further focus on maintaining end-of-race energy levels could contribute to even better pacing outcomes.