Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sarah Hamilton #13443 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 Early Splits, Steady Finish Sarah started strong with her first 10 miles averaging a pace of 7:34 min/mile. Her first mile was at a pace of 7:41 min/mile, which gradually improved with her quickest mile being 7:03 min/mile at mile 12. Notably, she moved up significantly in her overall position, jumping from 154th to 86th place by the 5-mile mark. Towards the latter part of her race, Sarah's pace slowed, with her final mile being clocked at 8:43 min/mile. However, she maintained a steady pace overall, finishing with an average of 8:02 min/mile. Despite this, Sarah remained consistent in her division, holding a position between 4th and 7th place throughout the event. Reflecting on her splits, focusing on maintaining the consistent early pace could enhance future performance in later stages. Overall, Sarah placed 7th in her division at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon.