Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andres Arcila #11428 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 Start and Strong Finish, But Room to Speed Up Mid-Race Challenges Andres Arcila showcased an impressive early pace in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, covering the first mile in 8:37 minutes and maintaining sub-9:00-minute miles for the bulk of the first half. He impressively surged at mile 5 with a 5:13-minute pace, which indicates strategic positioning for faster segments. His overall pace was 10:00 min/mile, culminating in a 4:22:09 finish time over the 26.2-mile course. Andres also had a commendable moment at mile 12, clocking in a swift 7:56-minute mile, showing potential when conditions align. From the midpoint onwards, there was a notable shift to a slower pace. Mile 13 required 12:48 minutes, contributing to rank shifts. Between miles 17 through 23, Andres's splits averaged beyond 11:00 minutes, with the longest, mile 21, requiring 13:18 minutes. While not hitting desired splits later on, maintaining morale and adjusting strategies at this stage could optimize endurance. Focusing training on late-race pacing could further enhance his race outcomes.