Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nathan Tom #11224 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

Steady Start, Challenging Finish Nathan began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in strong form, maintaining a consistent pace in the first half of the race. Notably, his split times for miles one through two were impressive at 8:13 and 8:08 min/mile respectively, placing him well within the top ranks for his division M40-44. As he progressed, his pace remained relatively stable, with a slight faster pace of 7:58 min/mile at mile 12showing his determination and ability to gain speed when needed. However, the second half presented more challenges, reflected in the gradual slowing of his pace. From miles 17 onwards, his pace slowed to an average of 9:30 min/mile or more, concluding with a 15:08 min/mile for the last mile. Despite these later difficulties, Nathan completed the marathon with a time of 4:17:54, averaging a pace of 9:50 min/mile. Focusing on endurance strategies and pacing in longer races may benefit future performances.