Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Melissa Myer #11624 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 Early Pacing with Opportunity for Finish Melissa maintained a strong and consistent pace in the first half of the 2025 Boulderthon, with an impressive variation in split times around the 8:009:00 min/mile range. Specifically, Melissa began with an 8:06 min/mile pace and maintained this consistency through the first three miles, resulting in a high placement in her division. At the five-mile mark, Melissa significantly improved her standing to 8th in her division with a swift 5:00 min/mile split, demonstrating her potential for bursts of speed. As the race progressed, Melissa's split times started to rise after the 16th mile, peaking at 12:39 min/mile at mile 22. This was reflected in her standing, where she finished 48th in her division out of many participants. To enhance future results, consider focusing on maintaining or elevating pace in the latter stages. Overall, Melissa showcased strong initial pacing and impressive endurance across the marathon distance.