Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Derek Lee #13146 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 Performance Amongst the Best Derek Lee delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon, finishing in 3:25:27 with an average pace of 7:50 min/mile. His consistency is notable, maintaining a steady pace throughout with only minor variations. He finished 2nd in his division, M55-59, amongst 26.2 miles, showcasing strong competition skills. Early splits indicate a solid pace maintenance, even as the race progressed, achieving one of his fastest splits at the 2nd mile with 7:12 min/mile. Derek's standing improved from previous races, where in the last Boulderthon, he had an overall placement of 78th. The individual split times highlight areas to sustain performance, particularly with mile times such as 8:26 in the 22nd mile. Notably, his fastest split was at mile 2, indicating potential for sustaining such pace across more miles. Overall, his race strategy appears effective, positioning him competitively within his age group and the larger participant field of 2678 runners.