Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rachael Wade #13197 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 Finish Rachael Wade delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 3:28:10. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, finishing with an impressive average pace of 7:56 min/mile. Rachael started strong, sustaining mile splits slightly above 8 minutes per mile, except for a few faster splits between miles 3 and 5. Notably, by mile 19, she managed a significant surge with a 7:15 min/mile split, displaying her endurance and energy management. Rachael's pacing strategy paid off as she placed 5th in her division (F25-29), moving up progressively from 11th early in the race. She was 22nd among female competitors out of 487 participants, emphasizing her strong performance. Finishing 143rd overall among 2678 participants is a notable achievement. There may be room to improve consistency in a few of the later splits, but overall, her pacing and strong finish were commendable. Well done, Rachael!