Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emma Bedell #13086 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 Leads to Strong Finish Emma Bedell maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing it in 4:21:23, averaging a pace of 9:58 minutes per mile. Her performance placed her 58th in the F25-29 division out of 2678 participants. Notably, her pacing remained consistent, with most splits landing between 10:00 and 10:21 per mile, showcasing her endurance. The final mile was completed with a slight increase in pace at 9:34 minutes per mile, marking a strong finish. Emma demonstrated a steady improvement in ranking as the race progressed, starting at 1540th overall and finishing 783rd. Her position among female participants improved from 454th to 190th. This progression indicates potential for further improvement with a focus on speed work to reduce overall race time. Having a consistent strategy that maintains energy for later parts of the race will help in future events. Continue building on this solid foundation with additional speed and strength training.