Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Devin Austin #13016 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, Challenging Finish Devin Austin maintained a steady start, achieving consistent mile splits of 8:37 until the 2-mile mark. A sudden slowdown emerged at the 3rd mile with a split time of 26:31. Despite this challenge, Devin rebounded impressively, returning to a solid pace in subsequent miles, maintaining sub-10:00 min/mile splits. By the 10th mile, the pace had improved to an 8:17 min/mile split, showcasing resilience and tenacity. However, from mile 16 onwards, the splits reflect an increasing pace, culminating in a 12:43 split at mile 26. A final marathon time of 4:22:19 gives Devin an overall pace of 10:00 min/mile. Finishing 801st out of 2,678 participants, 599th among males, and 138th in his division, Devin's performance highlights a spirited effort. Consider incorporating endurance-focused strategies to sustain your pace in latter sections, potentially improving future race outcomes.