Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jamilah Fofana #12625 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

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Jamilah Fofana, from Denver, showcased consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining an overall pace of 9:57 min/mile. The race saw Jamilah start strong, holding a solid pace near 9:52 min/mile for the initial miles. A notable dip occurred during mile 22, with a peak split of 12:10, allowing some opportunities to reevaluate pacing strategy during later stages. Despite this, Jamilah successfully accelerated, closing the marathon with a commendable pace of 10:11 in the final mile. Throughout the race, Jamilah improved in rankings, moving from an initial division position of 89 to finishing 43rd in the F20-24 division. This upward trend continued through both overall and gender categories as well, demonstrating her tenacity and strategic racing skills. Focusing on maintaining consistent splits, particularly in the latter half, could further enhance her performance in future events.