Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Marcus Arellano #13067 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 Strides with Strategic Surges Marcus Arellano completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 4:09:40, averaging a consistent pace of 9:31 min/mile. Notably, Marcus showed impressive bursts of speed, particularly in the 5th mile with a swift 5:14 min/mile, propelling him forward in his division. His strongest phase was from mile 6 through mile 13, where he steadily maintained a pace under 9:06 min/mile, with a notable sub-8:30 mile at the 12th marker. These strategic pacing efforts improved his standing significantly within the M35-39 division. The latter part of the race witnessed increased split times, notably between miles 22 and 24, with a slowdown to 12:10 min/mile at mile 22. However, Marcus demonstrated resilience, maintaining composure to finish the marathon among the top 22% of male participants out of a field of 2678. Continuous focus on managing pace variation can further enhance future race outcomes. Keep up the deliberate efforts, and consider incorporating varied pace training sessions to further stabilize performance throughout longer distances.