Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dylan Sutton #12931 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 with an Opportunity for Strong Finish Dylan Sutton ran the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, finishing 756th overall with a time of 4:19:25. He maintained a steady average pace of 9:54 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His strongest moments occurred between miles 5 and 6, where he uniquely managed to maintain a pace of 6:37 min/mile over consecutive splitsthis was the fastest pace split in his race. Additionally, at mile 12, he showed great pace management, clocking at 8:00 min/mile. Although the latter half of the marathon posed challenges, with a slowdown evident from mile 16 onwards, Dylan's initial performance was promising. Understanding pacing strategies better, specifically maintaining momentum in similar high-effort points without subsequent decline, could yield improved results in future marathons. Re-analyzing the pacing method during the concluding miles and focusing on maintaining a consistent pace could be beneficial refining areas for the next race. Overall, Dylan showcased perseverance and potential.