Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tate Smith #11856 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 with Late Slowdown Tate Smith started the 2025 Boulderthon strong, showing consistent pacing in the first half of the race. Early splits demonstrated steady performance, averaging around 8:10 to 8:24 minutes per mile through the first 10 miles. The fifth mile was especially notable with a split of 5:18, indicating a strong recovery after a challenging fourth mile. Smith held his place, staying within the top 275 for a significant portion of the middle race, particularly strong in the M35-39 division, peaking at 18th place. The latter half of the course saw a gradual slowdown in pace, particularly in the last few miles. Mile 22 stood out with a marked increase in split time to 11:30. Tate finished with an average pace of 8:55 minutes per mile and an overall time of 3:53:50. Focusing on maintaining pacing consistency might improve endurance towards the end of the race. Tate displayed determination throughout, completing the marathon with a commendable effort amidst 2678 participants.