Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kate Bachtel #11024 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 Strength Leads to Medal-Worthy Performance In the 2025 Boulderthon, Kate Bachtel delivered a solid performance with a finishing time of 3:55:07, improving her previous marathon times. Her average pace was a commendable 8:58 min/mile, a noticeable improvement from her 9:41 min/mile pace in the 2023 Boulderthon. She achieved a 2nd place finish in the F50-54 division, indicating her strong competitive edge. Notably, she began with strong paces, particularly at the fifth mile with a remarkable 5:12 min/mile split. Analyzing her race strategy, there was a slight decline after the fourth mile where her pace shifted to 12:06 min/mile. However, Kate rebounded effectively, maintaining a sub-9:00 min/mile pace for the majority of the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout will likely result in even better times. Overall, her progression shows great potential, especially evident in her division rankings. Keep up the outstanding work, Kate!