Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kristina Malzbender #11608 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 Start, Strong Finish Kristina Malzbender delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. With a final time of 3:16:28 and an overall pace of 7:29 min/mile, Kristina demonstrated consistency in her pacing. Notably, she maintained a top-ten placement in her division for the majority of the race, finishing 8th in her division. Her initial miles showed strong momentum, with a standout second mile split of 6:36 min/mile, securing her in 4th place in her division at that point. The latter part of the race highlighted Kristina's endurance. Despite a gradual increase in pace, she effectively kept her splits around the mid-to-high 7-minute mark. The 20th-mile split of 8:15 min/mile reflected the only significant slowing phase, which briefly placed her 9th in her division. Nevertheless, her strong finish in the final mile reaffirmed her determination. Focusing on maintaining the early race momentum and exploring pacing strategies for later stages could enhance future race outcomes.