Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kyle Hetzel #11838 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, Strong Finish Kyle Hetzel maintained a consistent pace through the early miles of the marathon. His initial splits were consistent, clocking around 6:52 min/mile, which demonstrates excellent pacing skill. His fastest mile came at mile 12 with a notable split of 6:30, showing his capability to increase speed strategically. The early strategy helped him remain steady in positioning, hovering around the 17th spot in his division until midway through the race. In the latter stages, while the pace slightly dropped to around 7:10 min/mile for the concluding miles, Kyle leveraged a smart tactic by preserving energy early on. His overall time was 3:07:51, securing the 9th spot in his division. Given the initial pacing steadiness, exploring ways to sustain the final kick over the last 10K could further optimize future performances. Impressive execution overall, Kyle!