Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Chwalek #11241 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 Progress and Impressive Improvement Ben Chwalek completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:59:42 with an average pace of 9:08 min/mile, improving significantly from his previous pace of 10:42 min/mile at the 2024 Boulderthon. This improvement is remarkable and demonstrates dedication to training. His steady pacing can be seen as he maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the race, only experiencing slight dips during the fourth mile with a split pace of 13:23 min/mile. Ben showed resilience by reclaiming his momentum with a swift 6:01 min/mile at mile five, which is the fastest split time recorded during the race. Ben's placement of 96th in the M20-24 division reflects his progress, advancing significantly from last year's 116th place. To further enhance performance, maintaining focus on consistent pacing even with challenging variances will be beneficial. Keep up the great work, Ben!