Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alejandro Lopez #12352 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 Performance in Boulderthon Alejandro Lopez delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Completing the race in 3:25:37 with an average pace of 7:50 min/mile, Alejandro demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the course. He maintained an impressive ranking, placing 124th overall out of 2678 participants and securing 21st in his division (M30-34). His best split pace was an impressive 4:37 min/mile at mile 5, demonstrating his capability for speed even at the halfway mark. Analyzing the splits, Alejandro's initial miles ranged from 7:36 to 7:48 min/mile, but mile 4 showed a spike with a pace of 10:52 min/mile. The remainder of the race saw a steady pace, hovering around the 7:36 to 9:28 min/mile range, with a notable consistent climb in placement from mile 5 onwards. For future races, maintaining the consistent pace seen in later miles could optimize overall time. Revisiting early race pacing strategies might provide insights for reducing pace variations.