Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gabby Prusse #12543 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 Strong Start Gabby Prusse demonstrated a commendable pacing strategy in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining an overall pace of 9:08 min/mile. Notably, her splits from mile 1 to mile 12 showcased an impressive, consistent pace, all under sub-9:00 min/mile, with the fastest split recorded at mile 12 with an 8:12 min/mile pace. This strategic start helped her secure a positon as 12th in her division at mile 5. In the latter stages of the race, Gabby managed to sustain her position with a balanced approach, clinching 21st place in the Female 20-24 age division. Although she experienced a gradual slowdown from mile 22 onwards, the overall elapsed time was 3:59:18, placing her 96th among female participants. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial pace in the final miles could optimize performance, allowing for a stronger finish. Gabbys consistent pacing is a promising foundation to build upon.