Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Meliza Cardenas #23772 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pace with Notable Speed Bursts Meliza Cardenas showcased a consistent and commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile race with an impressive elapsed time of 2:02:42, averaging a pace of 9:22 minutes per mile. A highlight was her accelerated pace at the 5th mile, clocking in at 5:21, which helped her rise significantly in the overall ranking to 1082nd place. Throughout the race, Meliza demonstrated a steady rhythm, with most splits ranging between 9:11 to 9:27 min/mile. While her 4th and 10th miles were slower at 13:14 and 12:40 min/mile respectively, she quickly compensated with resilience and speed in the subsequent miles. With her strategic pacing, Meliza finished 752nd in her gender category and 205th in her age division out of 6546 total participants. Utilizing her speed bursts effectively will be a key focus for future races.