Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Merideth Vieson #12738 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 but Gradual Pace Decline Merideth Vieson began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a strong performance, maintaining a consistent pace of around 8:04 to 8:12 min/mile for the initial 5 miles, briefly ranking as high as 4th in her division. Mid-race adjustments were noticeable, with splits varying mainly between 8:10 to 8:54 min/mile from miles 6 to 13, reflecting a slight deceleration phase in the race. The last half of the marathon presented more challenges, as pace varied from 9:17 to 12:31 min/mile from miles 19 to 23, indicating the possibility of fatigue or external factors impacting performance. Despite this slowing trend, Merideth completed the marathon in 4:12:54, with an overall pace of 9:39 min/mile. Her highest placement in the F20-24 division was 4th, and she finished 36th in this category. Continued focus on endurance in later race sections could enhance future performance stability.