Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: James Savard #11782 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish James showcased a consistent pacing strategy throughout the Boulderthon Marathon. Covering the 26.2 miles in 3:47:38, he maintained an impressive overall average pace of 8:41 min/mile. Notably, between miles 18 and the race midpoint, he managed to keep his pace relatively stable, ensuring he did not lose momentum. Despite a temporary slowdown at mile 4 with a pace of 13:03 min/mile, he demonstrated resilience by accelerating subsequently, achieving splits like 5:33 min/mile at mile 5. The progression in placement is a credit to his strategic acceleration. Starting with a position of 808 overall at the first mile, he climbed steadily, finishing 294th. His strongest surge came in the latter stages, evident at mile 25, her posting a split pace of 7:46 min/mile. This positioned him 41st in his division (M30-34). Staying keyed into this strategy could allow for greater improvements in future races.