Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paige Koeven #12606 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

Strong Start with Strategic Pacing Paige Koeven demonstrated impressive pacing and consistency early in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining an average pace in the first five miles that ranged from 6:20 to 6:46 minutes per mile. This strategic pacing secured a solid position, consistently placing her 2nd in her gender and division for the first half of the race. The early miles showcased her strength and ability to maintain a competitive pace. In the later stages, specifically beyond mile 17, her pace decelerated, reaching a final average of 7:59 minutes per mile. Despite the slowdown, Paige finished with a commendable time of 3:29:16, ranking 6th in her age division. Her performance reflects strong potential, and it might be beneficial to focus on endurance in future training to better sustain her pace through the final miles. Overall, Paige's efforts were notable, especially given her strong start and positioning in the early parts of the marathon.