Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lara Troszak #11007 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 Placement in Division Lara Troszak from Louisville, CO maintained consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the event in 3:59:06 with an average pace of 9:07 min/mile. Despite some fluctuation in pace, particularly notable was the 5th mile, clocking in at an impressive 5:04 min/mile. Lara began strongly, with the first mile at a 7:49 min/mile pace and secured the 3rd place in her division (F35-39) during this initial split. As the race progressed, Lara settled into a steady rhythm, generally maintaining pace in the 8:26 - 8:53 min/mile range from mile 6 to mile 17. The most challenging portions were around miles 22 to 24, where the pace slightly declined. Even though she finished 12th in her division, her performance remained strong, with a significant finish among 2678 participants, placing 470th overall. Consider focusing on maintaining early race speed across mid-race segments for future improvement.