Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sebastian Carrasco #11149 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 Pacing with a Strong Start Sebastian Carrasco showcased impressive consistency with his pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining an overall average pace of 6:47 min/mile. His initial strength was notable as he sustained a pace around 6:23 min/mile through the first five miles, briefly advancing to second place in the M20-24 division at miles 5 and 11-15. From mile 6 onward, a noticeable gradual pace decline was observed, with the most significant drop at mile 26, where the pace eased to 8:28 min/mile. Despite the moderate slowdown in the final miles, Sebastian concluded strong, completing the marathon in 2:57:45. Encouragingly, maintaining a closer alignment to earlier paces could improve his finish. This race marks a solid foundation for future training endeavors, providing clear insights into pacing strategy adjustments. Sebastian's performance in Boulder sets a resilient benchmark, particularly with his consistent initial miles.