Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brian Kearns #12996 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

Division Win Powered by Steady 7:10 Pace and Late Fight 3:08:06 finish (26.2), averaging 7:10/mile. M4044 winner and 49th overall out of 2678. Progressed from 86th early to 49th at the finish, moving into the division lead at mile 21 and holding it. First half ~1:31:10; second half ~1:36:56 (+~5:46). Best miles: 12 in 6:32 and 19 in 6:39. Notable rally after a slower patch late. Splits were remarkably consistent through 20 miles (many 6:527:14s), with a dip at miles 2224 (7:458:07) followed by a rebound to 7:31 and 7:29. To tighten that late segment, consider: slightly moderating mid-race efforts to preserve miles 2224; long runs with 36 miles at goal pace to reinforce late durability; and even-split pacing rehearsals to keep miles 1020 closer to target without surges. The ability to re-accelerate after mile 24 is a strong marker to build on.