Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jorge Paredes #11904 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 Start with Room for Growth in Later Miles Jorge Paredes started the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with strong momentum, demonstrating impressive pacing in the initial stages. His first 5 miles showed a notable improvement in pace, moving from a 7:50 min/mile to 6:51 min/mile. His initial positioning improved significantly, as he moved up from 180th overall to 69th by the 5th mile. Jorge maintained a consistent pace between 7:14 and 7:33 min/mile for the first half, showcasing his ability to hold steady during the early phases of the race. After the halfway mark, around mile 16, the pace began to slow, with significant slowdown in the final 10 miles, dropping to 9:04 min/mile. His overall finish time was 3:58:02, placing him 451st overall out of 2678 participants. Maintaining speed through the latter parts could help improve his time further. Focusing on endurance towards the latter stages could be beneficial for future races. Despite the challenges, completing a marathon is a commendable accomplishment.