Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Troy Kacan #11653 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 Start, Stamina Challenges Troy Kacan from Chapel Hill showed consistency at the start of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining a steady 9:22 min/mile pace through the first two miles. His performance was highlighted by sharp accelerations, notably achieving a 5:35 min/mile split during mile four. Notably, he improved his position overall from 1592 to 935 between miles three and four, displaying a strong recovery from the earlier slower mile three pace. Additionally, consistent pacing from miles five through nineteen demonstrated his perseverance, with several sub-10:00 min/mile splits. However, the race presented some challenges in the latter stages, where mile 25 experienced the slowest pace of 16:14 min/mile. Across the last six miles, pacing decreased slightly, impacting overall time negatively. To enhance future performances, focus on maintaining energy in the final miles might be beneficial. Nonetheless, Troy finished the marathon with a respectable time of 4:32:57, overcoming mid-race difficulties and placing 35th in the M15-19 division.