Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samuel Fury #10336 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

Strong Start, Slower Finish Samuel Fury maintained a consistent pace for the first half of the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, notably excelling in mile 5 with a split of 7:34 min/mile, lifting him to 19th place in the M30-34 division. Through the initial 10 miles, Samuel displayed a commendable average pace of approximately 7:51 min/mile, achieving a noteworthy position shift from 263rd to 194th overall. His performance in the early stages showed his capacity to handle a sub-8-minute mile pace effectively. In the latter half of the race, Samuel's pace averaged around 9:43 min/mile, with a notable slowdown, particularly in mile 21 with a 23:15 split. This segment impacted his final placing, culminating in a 94th place finish in his division. For improved future performances, focusing on endurance and pacing strategies in longer distances may help him maintain the strong momentum seen in the early miles.