Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rodrigo Salgado #12027 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

Strong Finish with Improved Pace Rodrigo Salgado displayed commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Starting with an 8:18 min/mile pace for the first mile, Rodrigo quickly improved his pace by mile 2 to 7:43 min/mile and consistently maintained sub-8-minute miles throughout the race. By mile 19, he achieved his fastest split at 6:37 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. He maintained a steady average pace of 7:25 min/mile and placed 2nd in the M15-19 division. Rodrigos pacing strategy was effective, as he moved up significantly in placements, rising from 305th overall at the start to 73rd by the end. In particular, consistent performances in the middle miles kept him competitive within his division. Encouragement to maintain even pacing could allow for a stronger finish in future races. Overall, Rodrigo's ability to accelerate in the second half of the race is noteworthy, earning him a distinguished spot in his division.