Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chris Nelson #12456 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 Performance with Key Improvements at Mid-Race Chris Nelson completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon covering 26.2 miles in a total time of 4:12:56. Starting with a slower pace of 9:22 min/mile, Chris demonstrated a strong performance mid-race by maintaining a consistent pace around 8:56 to 9:01 min/mile for majority of the middle miles. Notable moments include miles 6 and 19 with splits of 8:56 and 8:36 min/mile respectively, showing a capability to push the pace. Chris's placement improved significantly from 758th to 419th overall within the first five miles, an indication of strategic pacing early in the race. In conclusion, the final average pace was 9:39 min/mile, showing significant endurance despite slower segments towards the end. This performance secured 5th place in the gender category among 2678 participants. Chris might review the pacing strategy towards the end of the race to maintain momentum and continue improving overall. Great job on exhibiting resilience and consistent pacing throughout!