Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aric Shollenberger #11583 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 Pacing and Division Podium Finish Aric Shollenberger delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with a time of 3:02:06. He maintained a commendable consistent pace, averaging 6:57 minutes per mile throughout the race. Notably, his split times frequently fell in the low 7-minute range, with exceptional segments such as mile 5's 6:23 split. Aric showed a strong close, regaining momentum in the later stages of the race. Shollenberger's efforts earned him a respectable finish, placing 4th in his M35-39 divisiona noteworthy achievement given the size of the field with 2,678 participants. There's potential to further refine his performance, especially in the latter halves of similar events, to reach new personal bests. His improved performance over the previous half marathon pace at the 2024 Boulderthon suggests Aric is on a positive trajectory in his marathon pursuits.