Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Loehr #11014 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 Early Splits and Strategic Push John's early performance during the 2025 Boulderthon marathon displayed consistency, with strong split times. Notable early splits include a 7:56 min/mile at both mile 5 and mile 6, demonstrating a solid pace. His fastest overall mile was at mile 5, where he advanced in position, moving up from 340th overall to 330th, while maintaining a similar position through mile 8. Observing the latter section, the pacing strategy shifted, with splits experiencing an increase, such as mile 22 with a split pace of 13:37 min/mile. The final quarter of the race revealed areas for efficiency improvements. Position-wise, he navigated from an outstanding spot of 311 at mile 8 to 738 by the race's conclusion, showing a notable journey. Maintaining energy reserve through the closing miles could enhance his race outcomes further. Overall, John concluded the race in 4:18:07, marking a consistent marathon outing.