Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Robert Phillips #12814 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 Pace with a Strong Finish Robert Phillips of Wheat Ridge, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the marathon in 4:19:47. His pacing showed consistency with an average pace of 9:54 minutes per mile across the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Robert maintained a steady pace through the first half of the race, and his performance between mile 5 to mile 17 showed consistent splits ranging from 9:02 to 9:12 minutes per mile. These segments demonstrate efficiency in energy management and pacing strategy during the majority of the race. A highlight of Robert's race was the final mile, where he demonstrated determination by maintaining strong effort despite measurements showing slight slowdowns in the later miles. The race's earlier stages saw a peak placement in the division at 43rd at the 4-mile mark, indicating potential for targeted training to sustain this ranking later in races. Focusing on endurance may help improve consistency in the concluding miles. Overall, Robert's performance is commendable with highlights in pacing strategy.