Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sofia Barnes-horowitz #12824 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 and Improved Finish Sofia Barnes-horowitz displayed a steady and consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Throughout the race, she maintained an average pace of 8:18 min/mile, covering the 26.2-mile course in 3:37:32. Notably, Sofia started the race with strong splits, keeping a steady 8:00 min/mile for the initial two miles. Her pace varied slightly as the race progressed, with a swift mile 12 at 7:32 min/mile and a strong finish, clinching 10th place in her division. Compared to her previous marathon performance in 2024, Sofia improved her overall finish time by 9 minutes and 28 seconds. This improvement demonstrates her ability to maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race. Despite encountering a few slower splits, particularly from miles 17 to 23, she managed a significant push in the final three miles. Notably, Sofia climbed 17 spots from mile 23 to the finish, indicating a strong finish. Continued focus on maintaining a uniform pace in the latter stages might optimize future results.