Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tyler Gardner #11628 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

Division Win, 6:25 Pace, Strong Late Surge Time 2:48:10 for 26.2 miles at 6:25/mi. M30–34 winner; 11th of 2,678 overall. Moved from 31st at mile 3 to 11th at the finish. Key splits: 1 mi 6:16; mile 10 6:11; mile 11 7:39; mile 12 5:45; miles 15/19 6:04/5:50; closing miles 25–26 in 6:16/6:15. Mid-race rhythm was mostly 6:20–6:33 with brief variability at miles 11–12 and 17–23 (6:58, 6:39–6:37). Coaching notes: hold steady through miles 10–24 to limit swings, then use the strong close. Target locking splits near 6:20–6:25 while maintaining the late-mile acceleration.