Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Humberto Zelaya #13186 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 Early Performance with Opportunities for Late-Race Strategy Humberto Zelaya started the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a strong pace. For the first five miles, his splits ranged between 7:30 and 7:49 min/mile, remarkably placing him 1st in his division from miles four to five. He maintained a position of 1st or 2nd place in his division through the first half, showcasing promising early performance metrics. From mile six onward, there was a noticeable decline in pace, with the latter miles gradually increasing to a final split pace of 9:03 min/mile. Humberto's overall and gender placement also shifted during the second half, ultimately finishing 7th in his division. Consistency in pacing for future races could enhance overall race time and standings. Focusing on maintaining the initial pace in the latter stages might provide an opportunity to improve divisional standing further.