Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zach Thompson #13447 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 Start, Slower Finish Zach Thompson of Denver, CO completed the 2025 Boulderthon marathon with a total elapsed time of 3:44:03, clocking an average pace of 8:33 min/mile. He competed in the M35-39 division, placing 30th, amidst stiff competition from a total of 2678 participants. Notably, Zach started strong with his first two miles averaging an impressive 7:51 min/mile pace. At the 5-mile point, he surged forward, recording a split pace of 7:50 min/mile, which demonstrated admirable consistency and endurance. However, a gradual pace reduction was seen after the midway mark. By mile 22, his pace dropped to 10:34 min/mile, and by the final stretch, it stabilized at an even 9:21 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining consistent energy output in the later stages could be beneficial. Developing strategies to sustain energy and pace in future races might help him capitalize on his promising starts and elevate overall performance.