Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Steven Azzano #12014 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 with Strategic Finishes Steven Azzano showcased a remarkable level of consistency throughout his race at the 2025 Boulderthon, with an average pace of 7:20 min/mile over the 26.2-mile marathon. His splits demonstrate a stable performance, with most miles completed in the low 7-minute range, including a strong push in the 19th mile at 6:37 min/mile, showcasing his ability to accelerate effectively when needed. Steven showed a clever race strategy by maintaining a steady pace and finishing strong, ultimately securing the 10th position in his division, M20-24. His overall placement of 61st out of 2,678 participants highlights a commendable performance. Notably, his positions improved significantly after the 12-mile mark, advancing from 98th to 61st by the race's end. For future races, maintaining this strategic pace distribution will continue to benefit him as he looks to move up in overall and division standings.