Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Anthony Rorres #11789 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 Performance with a Mid-Race Surge Anthony Rorres, from Oak Park, IL, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 4:31:44, maintaining an average pace of 10:22 min/mile. Notably, his performance included a remarkable increase in speed during mile 5, achieving a split of 6:00 min/mile and improving his placement significantly in all categories. He finished 953rd overall out of 2678 participants, ranking 694th among male competitors and 170th in the M25-29 division. Throughout the race, Anthony showed a consistent pacing strategy. After an unexpectedly fast mile 5, his pace reverted to the 10:00 min/mile range, fluctuating slightly in the latter stages. The last few splits show a steady finish, with a noticeable dip during miles 21-23. Focusing on maintaining pace during this phase could potentially enhance overall performance. A commendable race overall, with key highlights to leverage for future improvements.