Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Scott Smith #13077 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 Strong Finish Despite Variability Scott Smith demonstrated notable pacing improvements during the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, especially in the first half. From mile 1 to mile 5, Scott showed progressive acceleration, clocking his fastest split at mile 5 with a pace of 5:05 min/mile. This set an impressive standard for his performance, where he impressively climbed over 400 places from the beginning to the end. After a strong first half, you maintained a solid average pace throughout the latter miles. Despite a slightly slower pace from mile 20 onwards with paces ranging between 9:50 and 10:57 min/mile, you kept the overall pace at 9:25 min/mile. Ending with an overall time of 4:07:02, you ranked 559th overall out of 2,678 participants. For future races, sustaining the impressive middle segment speed into the last portion could enhance your final standing even further. Great focus and determination!