Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Ruiz #12513 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 Mid-Race Splits, Late Slowdown Noted David Ruiz completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:37:21, averaging an 8:17 min/mile pace. His pacing strategy was steady early on, improving from an 8:14 min/mile on the first mile to a faster 7:40 min/mile by mile 5. This segment highlights David's ability to gradually increase his pace, showcasing a disciplined approach to the start of the race. He reached a peak pace of 7:20 min/mile at mile 10, reflecting strong mid-race performance. The later stages presented some challenges, as seen with splits such as 10:28 min/mile at mile 22. Despite the slowdown, David maintained a steady pace across the final distances, ensuring he finished strong. Placing 40th in his age division and 203rd overall among 2678 participants is commendable. Going forward, focusing on endurance during the final portions could improve overall time. Maintain your positive early race pacing; it shows significant potential.