Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ian Kline #11860 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

Consistent Early Pace with a Challenging Finish Ian Kline showcased strong pacing during the initial segments of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. He started with a solid 7:58 min/mile for the first mile and displayed consistency with paces around 7:50 min/mile through the first 16 miles. Notably, mile 5 was particularly impressive with a split pace of 4:47 min/mile, resulting in a significant jump in his rank, moving him up to 125th overall. His steady pace was maintained through mile 19, with a slight increase noted at mile 12, clocking in at 7:21 min/mile. Towards the later stages of the race, Ian experienced a decline in pace, with several splits exceeding 9:00 min/mile, peaking at 21:21 min/mile during mile 25. He completed the marathon with an overall time of 4:03:25, averaging a 9:17 min/mile pace. For future races, focusing on maintaining energy and pace in the latter miles might help improve finishing time and placement. Ian's determination is evident in his efforts, finishing 532nd overall with room for more strategies to improve endurance.