Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Omar Gomez #12538 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 Pace with Strong Finish in Final Marathon Stages Omar Gomez completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:09:23, maintaining a steady average pace of 9:31 min/mile over the course's 26.2 miles. His overall rank was 590th out of 2678 participants, placing him 458th among male contenders and 60th in the M35-39 division. Notably, Omar displayed strong pacing with his fastest split from mile 5 logged at 5:09 min/mile, which contributed to his impressive ascent within the ranks throughout the race. Analyzing mile-by-mile performance, Omar showed a consistent pace until mile 24, where his split time increased to 12:46 min/mile. However, this brief slowdown did not drastically affect his overall performance, as he successfully managed to recover in the final miles, finishing mile 26 with a pace of 10:10 min/mile. Strategically maintaining a competitive pace can help maintain or improve overall positioning in future races. His ability to keep a steady pace across multiple splits bodes well for endurance, and strategically targeting pacing adjustments earlier on could further enhance his race outcomes.