Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Russell Fox #13000 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

Impressive Pace Improvement Over Last Year's Marathon Russell Fox delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the race in 3:35:58, averaging an 8:14 min/mile pace. His overall placement was 192nd out of 2,678 participants, securing 161st among male competitors and 20th in the M35-39 division. Notably, Russell showed significant advancement compared to his 2024 Boulderthon appearance, where he completed the course in 4:12:29 with a 9:38 min/mile pace, ranking 373rd overall. Russell consistently maintained or improved his pacing through the majority of the marathon, notably speeding up to a 7:22 min/mile on the 12th mile. While he experienced some slowdown in the final miles, such as a 9:27 min/mile split on mile 25, the overall pace was strong and an improvement from past performance. For continued growth, focusing on maintaining speed in the later miles could further enhance his racing potential.