Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Erik Zedler #13365 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 Effort Yields Solid Marathon Finish Erik Zedler, from Denver, Colorado, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:22:16, averaging a pace of 10:00 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His performance placed him 800th overall, 598th among male participants, and 137th in the M25-29 division. Among 2678 total participants, this is a respectable finish and shows solid pacing throughout the race. Notably, Erik maintained a consistent pace across the majority of the marathon. Highlights include mile splits like 24 where he managed a sub-10:00 min/mile pace, clocking in at 9:54. There was a slight dip in pace during mile 11 with a split time of 11:45, but he quickly regained momentum, finishing with a strong mile 26 at 9:27. Focusing on maintaining even pacing in the middle sections can help improve overall consistency in future races. Overall, Erik demonstrated commendable endurance and determination.