Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Julee Cunningham #11600 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 Mid-Race Gains Propel Strong Finish Julee Cunningham delivered a strong performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a final time of 4:30:38. Throughout the race, she maintained a steady pace, averaging 10:19 min/mile. Her race began with a measured start, as evidenced by an initial split of 10:12. However, she gained momentum quickly, improving to a 9:32 pace by the second mile. Her strategic mid-race pacing in miles 5 and 6, where her times were 9:38 and 10:14, positioned her notably within her division. Cunningham consistently hovered around the top 40 within her F30-34 division, achieving her best divisional placement at mile 5 with 25th position. Her ability to regain and conserve energy was evident as she achieved split times like 9:40 at mile 19. The final miles show a slight decrease in pace, but her ability to remain engaged is commendable. Continued focus on late-race pacing could further enhance her performance in future events.