Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aaron Reindel #13327 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 Start, Gradual Slowdown Aaron Reindel demonstrated a strong and steady start at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining an average pace below 9 minutes per mile for the first 13 miles. Notably, during mile 5 and 6, he clocked identical split times of 7:08 per mile, showcasing his capacity for pacing. Up to mile 12, Aaron's strategic pacing helped him gain positions, moving from an early placement of 473rd overall to 439th by the halfway point. In the latter stages of the race, Aaron's pace decelerated steadily, with the average pace shifting to 9:30 per mile by the end. This slower pace in the second half saw him finish in 587th place overall out of 2678 participants. Attention to maintaining pace could enhance performance in future races. Despite the slowdown, his early pacing and split management showed potential for future improvements. Keep focusing on building endurance for the latter half of the race.