Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Aromin #13220 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 Endurance Lessons Samantha Aromin showed impressive consistency in the early stages of the 2025 Boulderthon. She maintained a steady pace of about 7:35 to 7:38 minutes per mile for the first 10 miles, demonstrating her strong preparation and pacing strategy. Notably, her split at mile 12 was a standout with a 7:12 mile, which helped her improve her position within her division. In the latter part of the marathon, Samantha faced challenges as her pace slowed progressively, ultimately clocking a final average pace of 8:41 minutes per mile. The gradual slowdown suggests an area for further conditioning on endurance between miles 17 and 26, where splits ranged from 8:33 to 12:00 minutes per mile. Executing targeted long-run workouts could enhance stamina to sustain the initial pace throughout the race. Samantha finished 6th in her division, highlighting her potential for future achievements.