Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Meryl Phair #11161 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 Finish with Strong Megameter Progress Meryl Phair demonstrated remarkable pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 4:31:52. She maintained an impressive overall pace of 10:22 min/mile, finishing 955th out of 2678 total participants, securing 253rd in her gender category. Notably, Meryl's division placement was 78th among the F25-29 group, highlighting her competitive edge. Throughout the race, Meryl showed significant improvement in pacing, particularly in the latter segments. After maintaining a consistent but slower pace in the earlier miles, she noticeably accelerated past mile 16, achieving a peak split pace of 8:15 min/mile at mile 25. This progression indicates a well-strategized approach allowing her to pass 1,042 competitors in the second half of the race. Encouragement for future preparations includes sustaining initial paces seen in the later miles, which can further elevate her standings. Congratulations on a solid performance!