Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Roman Carrillo #12978 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 Pace with Late Adjustments Roman Carrillo ran the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:26:03, maintaining an overall pace of 10:09 min/mile. He started strong, consistently running miles 1-7 between 9:31 and 9:39 min/mile. These early stages showed consistency and control. His position improved significantly in mile 5, where he moved up to 107th in his division from 202nd at the start. Roman experienced slower splits from mile 23, where his pace was 13:00 min/mile, indicating fatigue might have set in. However, he maintained determination throughout, as seen in miles 19 and 10 with times of 8:54 and 8:52 min/mile respectively. Compared to his last event, the 2024 Boulderthon Half Marathon, there was a decrease in his per mile pace. Working on sustained speed over longer distances could be beneficial in preparation for his next marathon. Overall, Roman showed dedication and pacing skill.