Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kevin Brachle #11539 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 Improvement and Strong Division Finish! Kevin Brachle maintained a solid performance during the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the marathon in 3:11:31 with an average pace of 7:18 min/mile. Noteworthy is his consistent split times, particularly his initial ten miles averaging around 6:53 min/mile, demonstrating his enduring stamina. Kevin secured 2nd place in the M40-44 division, showing remarkable competitiveness in his age category. Compared to his 2023 Boulderthon performance, Kevin improved his finish time by nearly four minutes, reflecting a faster average pace of 7:18 min/mile, compared to his previous 7:27 min/mile. This improvement is evident in both his division placement, advancing from 3rd to 2nd place, and his ability to sustain consistent pacing throughout the race. The last few miles showed a slight slowdown, which presents an opportunity to focus on maintaining speed in the latter part of future races. Overall, Kevin demonstrated excellent resilience and strategic pacing.