Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacob Ries #13118 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

Positive Start with Varying Mid-Race Splits During the 2025 Boulderthon, Jacob Ries, a member of the Generational Gaps, navigated the marathon distance of 26.2 miles with a final time of 5:02:25, maintaining an average pace of 11:32 min/mile. Jacob initially demonstrated strong pacing, starting the first mile with a 10:07 min/mile pace. Notably, he achieved his fastest mile at mile five with a split time of 5:50 min/mile, significantly improving his position to 672nd overall at this point. In the latter half of the race, Jacob experienced variances in his pace, with slower splits such as a 18:58 min/mile at mile 17, which might have affected his overall standings, where he finished 1405th overall, 965th among men, and 238th in the M25-29 division. For future races, focusing on maintaining the steady pace seen in earlier miles could contribute to a more consistent performance throughout the race. Great effort, Jacob!