Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andrew De lisa #11529 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 Pace with a Powerful Finish Andrew De lisa set an impressive example with a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. The initial pacing was steady, clocking each of the first two miles at a uniform 8:32 min/mile. There was a slight slowing pattern from miles 3 to 10, dipping to an 8:54 min/mile split at mile 4, but pace quickly recovered and stabilized. Remarkable progress was demonstrated in the last quarter of the race, where each subsequent mile witnessed reduced split times, reaching a swift 6:57 min/mile at mile 25. Finishing with an elapsed time of 3:34:28 and an overall ranking of 187 out of 2,678 participants, Andrew maintained an average pace of 8:11 min/mile. An impressive advancement in standing was evident, climbing from 471 at mile 2 to concluding at 187 overall, including his age group ranking of 32nd in the M20-24 category. Focusing on the challenging middle segment could further enhance future performances.