Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Steve Davis #13389 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

1+ Hour Faster Than Last Year; Strong Early Splits Marathon finish 4:07:55 (9:27/mi) over 26.2. Improved 56:03 vs 2023 (5:03:58) and 1:04:51 vs 2024 (5:12:46). Through 13 miles in 1:51:57 (~8:36/mi). Splits: miles 1-8 ranged 8:27-8:47; fastest miles: 12 (8:12), 15 (8:20), 10 (8:23). From mile 17 onward, paces shifted: 17-20 at 9:11-9:47; 21-24 at 10:43-13:41; closed 25-26 at 11:02/11:22. Second half (last 13.2) ~2:15:58 (~10:18/mi). Coaching focus: start nearer goal pace to support later miles (target ~9:25-9:30/mi early); include long runs with steady last 6-8 miles at marathon effort; practice even pacing to reduce late variability.