Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Lampert #12911 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

Performance Trends and Determination Michael began his marathon with a consistent pace, holding between 8:43 and 9:37 min/mile for the first ten miles. A notable surge in mile 5 with a split of 5:14 min/mile helped elevate his positioning, moving him from 823rd to 305th overall. Over the next ten miles, his pacing remained steady, mostly sub-9 min/mile, which kept him in the top 400 overall, showing strong consistency. However, in the final stretch, starting from mile 24, the pace slowed down significantly to 16:57 min/mile. This dip brought Michael's average pace to 9:11 min/mile. Overall, he placed 505th out of 2678 participants. Despite a challenging finish, Michael's early energy conservation and race strategy were effective. Focusing on maintaining energy for later stages could enhance future race outcomes. Keep up the great work, and let's build on this experience for even stronger performances!