Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Leonel Delapena #12589 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 Pacing with a Strong Start Leonel displayed consistent pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, particularly in the early stages. He began with a solid 9:22 min/mile pace for the first mile, slightly improving his average pace to between 9:06 and 9:24 min/mile through miles 2 to 4. His best split pace was observed at mile 10, where he clocked 8:46 min/mile. As the race progressed, his split times began to vary, peaking at 15:55 min/mile during mile 13, a potential area to explore for the future. Throughout the race, Leonel's pacing demonstrated resilience, with the final results showing an overall completion time of 4:21:01, which translates to an average pace of 9:57 min/mile. While he maintained a steady position within his division, there was variability in his mile-to-mile performance. Focusing on maintaining a more even split time can potentially enhance his future performances. Overall, a commendable finish with room for strategy tuning in future races.