Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lexi Sheehan #11738 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 Pacing with Notable Recovery Lexi Sheehan participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, representing Team Best Buds. Over the 26.2-mile course, her final time was 4:14:36, with an average pace of 9:43 min/mile. Among the 2678 participants, she ranked 674th overall, 157th among women, and 45th in the F25-29 division. Lexi began the race with consistent splits, maintaining an 8:57 min/mile pace for the first two miles, demonstrating initial strength and pacing control. The timing at Mile 4 shifted to a 13:16 min/mile pace, briefly affecting her overall position. However, she showed a remarkable comeback at Mile 5 with a swift 5:28 min/mile pace, significantly improving her ranks to 485th overall and 23rd in her division. Although the latter part of the race saw a gradual pace decrease, her ability to recover quickly was a key performance highlight. Continuing to focus on maintaining an even pace throughout the race could further enhance future performances.