Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Max Kisskadon #12511 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

Steady Effort with Strong Recovery Splits Max Kisskadon completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in a final time of 3:52:14, maintaining an overall pace of 8:51 min/mile. Starting strong, Max ran the first mile at a brisk pace of 7:52 min/mile. The initial splits showed some variance, with the fourth mile slowing down to an 11:38 pace. However, Max showed impressive resilience in the fifth mile, achieving the fastest split of 5:14 min/mile, moving up significantly in the overall standings. Consistency was the hallmark of Max's performance from the tenth mile on, generally maintaining a pace below 9:00 min/mile. Notable is the recovery after slower splits, as seen between miles 24 and 25, where he accelerated to a pace of 8:42 min/mile. Max placed 353rd overall from 2678 participants, 288th among male runners, and 71st in his age division, showcasing the ability to sustain hearty effort over the marathon distance. Focusing on pacing early on could enhance performance.