Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Louise Hosking #12752 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

Steady Start with Opportunities for Consistency Louise began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with promising consistency in the first five miles, maintaining an even pace between 8:40 and 8:47 min/mile. Her initial consistency helped her progress from 560th to 313th place overall. Notably, she improved her division placement from 26th to 9th within these early miles, a strong start indicative of her potential. However, as the race progressed, challenges emerged in the second half, notably from Mile 18 onwards, where the pace slowed progressively to a finish pace of 9:32 min/mile. Despite this, Louises performance in the earlier miles showcased her stamina. Working on sustaining that initial pace throughout the race could further enhance her future results, especially given the competition she faced among 2678 participants. Focused training on maintaining pace in the latter stages of the marathon could help harness her evident potential.