Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Beth Connelly #12875 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

Consistency and Divisional Domination Beth Connelly maintained a consistent and efficient pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Starting with a strong early pace of 8:06 min/mile, she quickly picked up speed, achieving her fastest split in mile 2 at 7:42 min/mile. Over the course of the race, she managed to stay under the 8-minute mile mark for several splits, showcasing her endurance and steady performance. Her overall time was 3:50:02 with an average pace of 8:46 min/mile, placing her 52nd among female participants. Notably, Beth dominated her division (F45-49), finishing 1st consistently throughout all splits, an impressive feat in a competitive field with 2678 participants. Although her pace slightly decreased towards the latter miles, her strategy of maintaining consistent times ensured her a top finish in her category. Enhancing her final miles' pacing could bring her overall race time closer to her early split times, optimizing her superb marathon performance.