Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Schneider #12344 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 Strategic Finish Gains John Schneider maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon, clocking an overall time of 3:22:15 in a marathon setting. He managed an average pace of 7:43 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His pacing consistency is evident, with each mile split ranging from 7:16 to 8:06 min/mile, providing a stable performance across the race. Notably, his final miles showed strategic pacing improvements, particularly with faster splits of 7:32 and 7:35 during the last two miles, indicating a solid finish. Throughout the race, John's position improved steadily. Starting in place 211 overall after the first mile, he climbed to finish 103rd overall. His placement in the male 25-29 age division also reflected this upward trend, finishing 25th in his category. With a final gender placement of 86th among 2678 participants, John demonstrated effective race strategy and endurance. Continued focus on consistent pacing and maintaining the strong finish seen here should be beneficial in future races.