Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bennett Hagemeier #13270 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 Splits, Gritty Finish with Midrace Highlights Marathon finish: 4:11:59 for 26.2 miles (9:37/mi). First 10 miles averaged 8:41/mi. Fastest mile: 12 in 8:09. Additional quick splits: mile 5 in 8:26, mile 10 in 8:27, mile 15 in 8:22. Through 13 miles: 1:53:22; closing 13.2 took 2:18:37. Miles 20–26 averaged 11:52/mi. Coaching takeaways: with miles 20–26 averaging 11:52/mi versus 8:41/mi early, target steadier pacing. Use 18–22 mile long runs with the final 6 at 9:35–9:45/mi. Add progression runs starting ~10–15 sec/mi slower than goal for 3–5 miles, then settle at 9:35–9:45. Include marathon-pace blocks (e.g., 3×3 miles @ 9:35–9:45 with a 1-mile float around 10:00). Maintain cadence and relaxed form checks each mile. Strength 2x/week (single-leg RDLs, split squats, step-ups, calf raises) can bolster late-mile durability.