Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Edouard Heitzmann #11598 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, Slower Finish Edouard Heitzmann maintained a consistent pace through the initial parts of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Early mile splits ranged from 8:43 to 9:22 min/mile, with a notable acceleration in Mile 12 at an 8:00 min/mile pace, showcasing a strong mid-race performance. During the first half, his placement shifted slightly but remained competitive within his division, peaking at 66th in one of the early splits. In the latter half, Edouard's pace slowed, with splits ranging mostly between 10:23 to 12:42 min/mile. The overall pace for the race averaged 9:52 min/mile, indicating a decrease in speed as the race progressed. Edouard completed the marathon in 4:18:32. With a large field of over 2,678 participants, maintaining motivation towards the end can be beneficial for future events to enhance performance in the later stages.