Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Oliver Merrick #12040 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 Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Oliver Merrick's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon revealed a steady approach to pacing throughout the race, resulting in a commendable finish. His overall elapsed time was 4:29:46, with an average pace of 10:17 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Oliver improved his standing, advancing his overall place from 1354 around the 4th mile to 933 by the finish, competing in a field of 2678 participants. Examining his split timings, Oliver maintained a consistent pace, particularly excelling in the middle stages, with notable mile times of 7:47 at both the 5th and 6th miles. Despite facing slower splits nearing the 20th mile, his strategic adjustment towards the latter miles effectively allowed him to reclaim some positions, ending as 167th in his division. A more uniform pace after mile 17 could potentially improve future performances. Keep up the dedication, Oliver, as consistency is key!