Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brian Finn #12851 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 Yields Strong Marathon Finish Brian maintained impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an average pace of 9:19 min/mile. Starting strong, Brian navigated the first three miles at a steady pace, ranging from 9:22 to 9:27 min/mile. His strategic boost around mile 5, achieving a 7:34 min/mile split pace, provided momentum. Notable gains were observed towards the last segments, particularly between miles 15 and 19, where he consistently fell below the 9:00 min/mile mark, peaking at 8:35 min/mile. Finishing with an overall time of 4:04:23, Brian secured 536th place out of 2678 participants, marking a notable ascent in his M25-29 division: 93rd place. Although his splits around mile 24 slightly varied with a 10:31 min/mile pace, his strong closing miles were pivotal for his substantial placement improvements. Maintaining this agile pacing strategy could ensure even greater advancements in future races.