Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paul Brushwood #12649 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

Strong Performance with Consistent Pacing Paul Brushwood's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon marathon was marked by consistent pacing and strong splits. Over the 26.2-mile course, Paul maintained an overall pace of 8:22 minutes per mile, completing the race in 3:39:17. Notably, his fastest split was at mile 5, clocking in at an impressive 4:56 minute pace. Starting strong, Paul consistently maintained an even pace throughout the marathon, showcasing his endurance and pacing strategy. Paul finished 215th overall out of 2678 participants, and 181st among the male competitors, placing 9th in his M45-49 age division. His performance showed remarkable ability to recover quickly after a slight slowdown at mile 4. To further enhance performance, consider focusing on maintaining momentum immediately after challenging segments. Overall, Paul's effort in Arvada, CO reinforces his capability to sustain a competitive pace throughout the marathon distance.