Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sean Patterson #11030 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 Sean Patterson's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon marathon showed a steady pace in the early stages, with noticeable fluctuations as the race progressed. Covering the 26.2-mile course in 4:13:45, he maintained an overall pace of 9:41 minutes per mile. Between miles 1 and 10, Sean improved his pace from 9:28 to 8:15 minutes per mile, with a notable acceleration at 10 miles, indicating a strong initial performance. His best placement within his division was 61st at the 5-mile mark. Around the halfway point, Sean held consistent mid-8-minute splits, achieving a respectable 105th in his division by mile 15. The latter half of Sean's race tested his resilience, where splits slowed, peaking at 12:25 minutes per mile by mile 24, reflecting fatigue. Despite this, Sean finished 661st overall, positioned 502nd among male runners, and 112th in the M25-29 division. Focusing on endurance and pacing in the later miles could optimize future performances. Keep up the dedication with your training, Sean!