Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ashley Patek #13063 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 with a Strong Finish In the 2025 Boulderthon, Ashley Patek finished the marathon with a time of 4:24:46. Her average pace was 10:06 min/mile, and she placed 12th in her division, F40-44. Notably, Ashley maintained a relatively stable pace throughout the race, beginning with a strong first mile at 9:24 min/mile and effectively closing out her last mile at 10:34 min/mile. Her best split time occurred on mile 5, clocking in at 7:38 min/mile, showing her capability for speed at different points in the race. Analyzing her placement trend, Ashley started at 775th overall and finished 848th. Despite these fluctuations in overall standing, her consistent improvement in divisional placement highlights her competitive edge within her age group. To enhance her strategy, maintaining even pacing in longer stretches and focusing on gradual increase in speed can further optimize her race outcomes. Overall, she demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination throughout the marathon.