Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Legg #12437 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 First Half, Sub-4:02 Finish 26.2 in 4:01:55 (9:14/mi). Miles 1–10 averaged 8:27/mi; through 13, 1:50:41 (8:30/mi). Fastest miles: 12 in 7:46 and 10 in 8:05. From miles 14–26, averaged 9:57/mi, with an extended mile 22 at 17:03. 20-mile split: 2:55:07. To build on this, ease mid-race surges, hold 8:30–8:40/mi to 20, and practice marathon-pace long runs with controlled late-mile pickups to reduce deceleration; if needed, use brief planned resets instead of one long slowdown.