Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Steve Wood #11702 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 Effort with a Strong Finishing Kick Steve Wood completed the 2025 Boulderthon marathon in 4:27:15, achieving an average pace of 10:12 min/mile. Among 2,678 participants, Steve placed 897th overall, 663rd among male competitors, and 158th in the M25-29 division. His splits show a steady pace, with most miles clocking between 9:30 and 10:00 min/mile, except at mile 4 with a slower split of 13:52. Notably, Steve demonstrated a quick recovery after that mile, completing mile 5 in an impressive 5:53 min/mile. For future races, a targeted focus on mid-race pacing and consistent turnover will enhance consistency. Steve's ability to adjust after the brief slowdown in mile 4 shows resilience. By maintaining this adaptability throughout, Steve can likely push his overall time lower. His strongest splits at the beginning and recovery at the end indicate potential for improved endurance in the middle stages. Engaging in mid-distance tempo runs may further sharpen his pacing strategy.