Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Colin Pittman #12026 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 Splits, Tough Finish Colin Pittman from Camp Dennison, OH, representing Montauk Marathoners, delivered a noteworthy performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. He maintained strong, steady pacing through the first half, with splits ranging from 8:16 to 8:32 min/mile between miles 1 and 5, showcasing his consistent pacing strategy. Colin's earlier splits placed him notably higher within the race, notably reaching overall place 198 at the 5-mile point. It's evident that pacing discipline was a strong suit during the opening stages of the marathon. In the latter half, Colin faced challenges as the splits began to increase, eventually reaching a 15:42 min/mile for mile 24. The overall elapsed time was 4:19:43 with an elapsed pace of 9:54 min/mile. Despite the increased split times in the later stages, this performance provided valuable data points to analyze speed endurance. Focusing on sustaining pacing in the final miles could yield even stronger results in future events.