Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alyssa Belloir #12941 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 Room to Optimize Final Miles Alyssa Belloir maintained a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Starting with a strong initial mile at a 9:28 min/mile pace, she demonstrated consistent pacing, with most splits closely aligning around the 9:30 min/mile mark up to mile 14. Her 5th mile showed impressive acceleration, achieving a swift 6:05 min/mile split, clearly her fastest of the race. This surge boosted her placement within the division, highlighting potential for targeted pace strategies. Despite a solid performance, the later miles witnessed a gradual deceleration, with the overall pace shifting to 10:23 min/mile by race end. Examining mile splits post mile 18, where times hovered around or exceeded a 10:30 min/mile pace, suggests potential focus areas in training for endurance and pacing strategies in the latter stages. Overall, Alyssa placed 56th in her division (F20-24) among 2678 participants, testament to her perseverance and strength throughout the marathon distance.