Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jose Olmos #11450 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 Speed and Strategic Finish Jose Olmos demonstrated remarkable consistency and speed during the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Starting cautiously with a pace of 9:48 min/mile in the initial mile, he showed a strategic effort to progressively increase his speed through the course. Notably, from mile 7 onwards, he consistently clocked paces under 9 minutes per mile, eventually reaching an impressive pace of 7:58 min/mile at mile 18. His overall pace averaged out to 8:45 min/mile, highlighting his ability to maintain a strong performance through to the finish line. In terms of placement, Jose made significant progress throughout the race. He advanced from 1254th at the 2-mile mark to an impressive 315th place overall by the end of the marathon. He finished 63rd in his division (M20-24). His strategy of negative splits played a crucial role in his successful advancement through the field, particularly in the final miles. Continuing to refine this strategy will likely yield even greater achievements in future races.