Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Allison Cooley #12929 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 Finish Allison Cooley completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a total time of 3:49:19, maintaining an average pace of 8:45 min/mile. She excelled towards the end of her race, finishing 9th in her division for the final few miles. Across the marathon's 26.2 miles, Allisons pacing remained steady and efficient, particularly notable in the later miles where she consistently remained among the top finishers in her division. Throughout the race, Allison demonstrated resilience, especially after a significant deceleration between miles 2 and 3. Her ability to recover and regain a sustained pace ensured she completed ahead of 90% of her division by the end. Moving forward, refining the strategy to handle early variations in pacing could further enhance her performance and bolster her endurance for future marathons. Overall, her performance indicates strong potential in marathon running.