Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Batterson #11708 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 During the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, David Batterson maintained a steady pace throughout most of the race. His initial pace started at 9:16 min/mile, with splits ranging between 9:09 and 9:50 min/mile until the 13th mile. Notably, David secured a consistent position within his age division, hovering around 10th place from Miles 1 to 26. His total elapsed time for the marathon was 4:32:33, averaging a pace of 10:24 min/mile. In the latter half of the race, there was a slight decline in pace, with splits decreasing to between 10:07 and 13:58 min/mile, culminating in a final mile of 11:59 min/mile. David's performance secured him a solid 10th place finish in the M55-59 division. For future races, consider working on maintaining a steady pace in the final miles to improve overall performance.