Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alek Konopacki #12489 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 Early Pace, Late Challenges Alek Konopacki began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a strong and consistent pace, maintaining steady splits averaging around 8:14 min/mile up to the 6-mile mark. Noteworthy performances include a strong advancement during miles 4 and 5 where he improved his position, with an impressive milestone as he moved from 328th overall to 218th in the span of two miles. This demonstrated both strategic pacing and effective energy management early on. However, as the race progressed beyond the halfway point, pacing challenges emerged. Notable slowing began at mile 17, where the pace dropped to 9:32 min/mile, eventually leading to a 12:02 split at mile 22. This shift correlated with decreased placement from 335th to 456th between miles 17 and 23, before concluding in the final 600th position. Focus on endurance in latter stages may improve overall time and placings in the division.