Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mark Griswold #12572 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 Effort with a Challenging Finish Mark Griswold displayed a consistent effort in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall pace of 9:06 min/mile. He started strong with the first half of the race clocking in at steady paces ranging from 7:32 to 8:28 min/mile. His most impressive segment was between miles 2 and 5, achieving a pace below 7:40 min/mile at several points and an overall improvement in the division ranking during this period. As the race progressed, Mark took a more conservative pace, with notable slowdowns after mile 21. His placement shifted from as high as 108th overall at mile 5 to finishing 457th. The later miles showed a downward trend in speed, highlighting potential areas where endurance training could be beneficial. Nevertheless, Mark demonstrated perseverance, completing the event in 3:58:30. Concentrating on pacing strategies and endurance intervals could help delay fatigue and contribute to even stronger future performances.