Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andrew De souza #12477 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Andrew De Souza maintained a solid performance during the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with an elapsed time of 3:41:30 and an average pace of 8:27 min/mile. He finished 232nd overall in a field of 2678 participants, placing 195th among men and 48th in the M25-29 division. Notably, Andrew showed consistency with his pacing, starting strong with a near-constant pace of around 8:20 min/mile in the early sections, and effectively maintaining his position throughout the race. Some standout moments include his dramatic surge in pace between miles 4 and 5, hitting a remarkable 5:00 min/mile, highlighting a strong ability to recover after a slower mile. Toward the latter part of the race, Andrews resilient effort maintained sub-9-minute miles, indicating sustained endurance. Focusing on sustaining a more even pace in the latter miles could help improve overall time in future events.