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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Connor Ryan #2172 Race: 2025 Breckenridge Road Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Divisional Triumph Connor Ryan from Denver, CO, clocked an impressive performance at the 2025 Breckenridge Road Marathon. Notably, he secured the top position in his M30-39 age division, highlighting his strong competitive edge. Initiating with an 8:01 min/mile pace in the first mile, he maintained this consistency by keeping a sub-8-minute pace until mile 3. His speed during these initial stages allowed him to achieve a significant placement, climbing as high as third in his gender and overall standings. As the race progressed, the later miles revealed a slight deceleration. The pace shifted to 9:00+ min/mile after mile 7, with notable splits, reaching a peak at mile 24 with a 12:03 min/mile. Nevertheless, Connor held his ground, finishing with a time of 4:07:40, placing him 8th out of 88 overall participants. To enhance future races, a focus on sustaining speed across all splits could be beneficial, ensuring endurance support towards the final stages.