Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gianni Silva #12745 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

Improved Endurance with Speed Consistency Gianni Silva demonstrated consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining a steady pace with only minor fluctuations. The majority of his splits hovered around 9:05 to 9:20 min/mile. Notably, he achieved his fastest split of 8:24 min/mile at the 19th mile. This mid-to-late race surge indicates strong endurance, allowing him to recover positioning effectively after a minor dip, ultimately moving up in placement. Starting at 988th at the first mile, Gianni finished in 463rd overall, showcasing a strategic advance. Gianni finished with a total time of 3:58:57, averaging 9:07 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. Improvements in the final ranking, especially significant movement from 178th to 82nd within his division, speak to his capability to maintain a strong finish. Future focus might include optimizing early pacing strategies to ensure a steady advancement in the initial miles, potentially resulting in an even stronger finish. Great effort and groundwork to build upon.