Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Molly Obrien #11010 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 Endurance with Tactical Pacing Shifts Molly O'Brien maintained a steady and consistent pace throughout most of her marathon, finishing with an official time of 4:33:13 and an average pace of 10:25 min/mile. Her performance was marked by notable pacing strategies, particularly from mile 5 with a speedy 5:41 split, showcasing a tactical shift that helped her regain ground. The sub-10-minute miles were recurrent through various segments, reflecting a strategic effort across the middle portions of the course. In terms of positioning, Molly's splits show some fluctuations in placements, with significant improvements after the first third of the race. She peaked in relative standings during the 5th mile by moving up considerably in her division, demonstrating competitive interval pacing. Continuous focus on fine-tuning her pacing strategy, especially in the latter stages of the race where there were slower splits, could enhance her already commendable performance in future races. Keep working on those pacing techniques for an even stronger finish!