Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shirley Gao #13374 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 Pacing with Strong Finish Shirley Gao completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:08:26 with an average pace of 9:28 minutes per mile. Out of 2678 participants, she ranked 577th overall and 127th among females. Notably, she was 22nd in her F30-34 division, demonstrating a solid performance in her age group. Throughout the race, Shirley maintained a consistent pace with slight variations in her mile splits. Her fastest split was 8:38 in the final mile, showing strong endurance. Most split times hovered between 9:20 and 9:43 minutes per mile, demonstrating consistent pace control. For future races, focusing on maintaining her faster end-race pace earlier could improve overall results. Keep up the excellent work and focus on pacing to enhance your performance further!