Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bethany Demena #13415 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 a Fast Finish Bethany demonstrated a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 3:57:31, achieving an average pace of 9:03 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. Her pacing was steady throughout, maintaining a sub-9:00 min/mile pace for most of the race. Notably, Bethany finished strong in the last mile with a faster split of 8:59 min/mile, showing her ability to maintain energy reserves for a powerful finish. Impressively, she improved her position from 816 at mile 4 to 431 at the end of the race, highlighting her determination and endurance. To enhance her race strategy, Bethany may consider focusing on maintaining even splits throughout the middle segments of the race. Her strong placement in the top 30% of her division (F25-29) indicates a commendable effort, while her consistent pacing skills serve as a foundation for continued improvement.