Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Axel Alvarez loya #12845 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

Consistency in Early Miles, Focus for Future Finishes Axel Alvarez Loya maintained a strong pace through the early stages of the 2025 Boulderthon. Through the first five miles, Axel held a consistent pace, with splits between 8:39 and 8:45 min/mile, peaking at 278th overall. This effort highlighted an early focus and control during the race, particularly achieving an impressive 8:38 min/mile for the third mile, showing great potential in pacing strategy. As the race progressed, Axel experienced a gradual decline in pace, finishing with an overall time of 4:38:11 and an average pace of 10:37 min/mile. The latter miles, particularly between miles 21 and 24, presented an opportunity for future improvement as splits shifted to over 12 minutes per mile. Focus on endurance development and a strategy for maintaining pace during the late stages could benefit future performances. Staying motivated in the final miles can help maintain a more consistent race pace throughout.