Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Jolicoeur #11418 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

Steady Start, Challenging Finish Ryan Jolicoeur began the 2025 Boulderthon marathon at a confident pace, capturing a steady rhythm early on. His splits started with a strong first mile at 8:38 min/mile, placing him 397th overall. The run showed consistency in the first half, maintaining a sub-10-minute average pace through mile 6. He reached 10 miles at an average of 10:38 min/mile, reflecting a balanced pacing strategy. In the latter half, the splits indicated a noticeable gradual slowdown, starting from mile 7, with the pace reaching 13:23 min/mile at mile 20. Final splits showed the average pace settling at 14:40 min/mile, concluding the marathon in 6:24:19. A closer look at mile 23 revealed the longest split at 24:37, suggesting concentration on managing fatigue. For future races, consider maintaining mid-race energy and exploring strategies to sustain pace over time. The team name, "Not Fast Or Furious," aptly encapsulates the strategic approach taken.