Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chelsea Meier #13233 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 Start with Room for Growth Chelsea Meier, representing "Muffin and Munchkins Legal Guardians," completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:23:23, averaging a pace of 10:03 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notable improvements were evident from mile 1 to mile 5, where Chelsea elevated her division ranking from 72nd to 39th. Her strongest split performance was at mile 10, managing an impressive 8:52 min/mile split, which provided a crucial boost in pacing. As the race progressed, Chelsea maintained a consistent pace but saw slight variability in her splits, especially noticeable after mile 16. Her final split at mile 26 had a pace of 10:05 min/mile, resulting in Chelsea finishing 821st overall, 202nd among females, and 62nd in her division. Overall, this marathon showcased her steady pacing abilities. Focusing on building endurance in the latter stages could potentially enhance future performances and improve her overall pacing strategy.