Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alex Fu #11847 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 Early Performance But Challenging Finish Alex began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon at a steady pace, averaging just under 6:35 min/mile for the first 10 miles. Notably, at the 10-mile mark, Alex demonstrated strong performance with a 6:13 split, allowing a rise to 35th overall and 4th in the M25-29 division. This section of the race showcases Alex's consistent pacing and competitiveness within the division. Between miles 20 and 24, Alex's pace slowed notably to between 7:46 and 15:12 min/mile. The 23rd and 24th miles saw the most significant drop, impacting overall standing to 59th and 66th respectively. While the excellent start highlights strength and training improvement from last year's 8:59 min/mile pace, focusing on endurance could help maintain momentum in future races. The final results show a respectable finish of 3:23:36, a significant improvement from last year's 3:55:33, emphasizing strong progress.