Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Adam Aldred #11277 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

Fast early rhythm with a clear late fade; pacing tweaks can unlock more Finish: 4:26:16 (10:09/mi). Miles 1–13 in 1:51:33 (8:35/mi); final 13.2 in 2:34:43 (11:44/mi), a +43:10 split. Fastest mile: 8:06 (mile 3). Early segment largely 8:06–9:15 through mile 16; mile 12 rebounded to 8:11 after a 9:06 at mile 11. From mile 17 onward, several miles were 10:40–14:23, with a strong close at 12:51 for mile 26. Coaching notes: Aim to open 10–15 sec/mi slower than early pace and cap effort through mile 20. Use progression long runs (e.g., 16–20 miles with the last 6–8 at goal pace), marathon-pace tempos off slight fatigue, and strength endurance (hills or steady inclines). Consider planned 30–60s walk breaks from mile 16 to stabilize pace. Target evenness: minimize swings >30s/mi between adjacent miles.