Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brooke Beers #11018 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 and Strategic Finishing Surge Brooke Beers participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining a strong and consistent pace throughout the race with an overall elapsed time of 4:00:41, averaging 9:11 minutes per mile. Out of the 2678 total participants, Brooke ranked 496th overall and showed a strong performance in her age category by placing 24th in the female 20-24 division. Notably, her pacing in the latter part of the race, especially between Mile 5 and Mile 19, saw favorable splits, with six specific miles clocking under 9 minutes per mile, underscoring her endurance and capability for acceleration in varied phases. Brooke's early splits were consistent, with minor variations. A notable highlight was her performance on Mile 5 with a 5:51 split time, which showcased an unexpected and impressive surge in speed, boosting her placement from 1069th to 462nd overall. A slight pace slow down occurred between Miles 20 and 23, where splits ranged above 9:20. For future races, maintaining momentum during this phase could further improve overall timing and potentially enhance her competitive standing.