Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zach Mahler #11178 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

Consistently Fast Mid-Race Surge Zach Mahler demonstrated a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in a total time of 3:32:29. He maintained an overall average pace of 8:06 min/mile. Analyzing the splits, Zach displayed a notable improvement after the initial three miles, where his pace dropped from an 8:31 min/mile to a more efficient 7:52 min/mile by mile 11. From mile 5, Zach saw a significant climb in his overall standing, moving from 164th to 172nd by the end, maintaining strong consistency in his pacing. A highlight in his performance was a quick 4:35 min/mile in the split between miles 4 and 5. While he sustained a strong pace through most of the race, energy conservation can be modernized around the more demanding miles towards the end, where the pace slightly slowed. Overall, it's an impressive feat with room for tactical pacing adjustment.