Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jaxon Clough #11441 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 Pacing with Strategic Late Surge Jaxon Clough completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 4:18:00, showcasing strong pacing throughout the race. His average pace was 9:50 min/mile over a distance of 26.2 miles. Notably, Jaxon began with a strong pace of 8:46 min/mile at mile 2 and maintained relatively consistent splits, only facing slower splits at miles such as 5 and 21, which were 11:50 min/mile and 12:52 min/mile respectively. Despite these slower miles, he adjusted effectively, showing an impressive 8:25 min/mile at mile 12, indicating a strategic pace shift during the latter half of the course. Jaxon's placement reflects strategic pacing, finishing 734th overall, 557th among males, and 145th in his age category (M20-24) among 2,678 participants. Compared to his half-marathon time of 1:44:14 from the 2024 Boulderthon, which had a pace of 7:57 min/mile, theres room to explore maintaining a faster average pace over a marathon distance. A focus on endurance through middle sections could aid overall performance.