Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rafael Medrano #11009 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 a Strong Mid-Race Surge Rafael Medrano from Mead, Colorado, delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon. He maintained consistent pacing in the initial miles, starting with an 8:43 min/mile pace for the first mile. A notable highlight was his impressive fifth mile, completed in 5:45, marking his fastest split of the race, which boosted his position significantly to the 254th spot in his gender category. This strong surge helped Rafael navigate effectively through the middle stages of the marathon. As the race progressed beyond the halfway mark, the paces began to exceed 9 min/mile, and towards the latter segments, splits ranged up to 12:47 min/mile. His overall marathon time was 4:27:01, with an average pace of 10:11 min/mile. Rafael finished in 895th place overall out of 2,678 participants, ranking 122nd in his age division. Focusing on evenly distributing energy throughout the race could enhance future performances. Keep up the great work!