Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Payton Porter #11997 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 Sub-9 Pace with Strong Mid-Race Surges 3:53:43 for 26.2 (8:55/mi). 10M split 1:29:05; 20M split 2:57:07. 16 of 26 miles under 9:00. Fastest miles: 12 in 8:12 and 19 in 8:15. Most miles clustered 8:48–9:03 with rebounds at miles 15–16 (8:37/8:41). Last 10K in 56:36 (9:08/mi); mild slowdown at miles 22 and 24 (9:21–9:25). For the next build, continue marathon-pace work: 6–10 miles at 8:50–8:55 within long runs, finishing slightly faster. Aim to keep the final 10K sub-9 by smoothing effort through miles 20–24.