Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cole Burgess #11122 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

Steady Start with Opportunity for Finish Gains Cole Burgess began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon on a strong note, achieving his fastest split in mile 2 with a time of 9:01. Over the first five miles, he maintained a pace averaging around 9:14 min/mile. Notably, his early effort placed him as high as 382nd in the male category during mile 5, reflecting effective race strategy and a solid start. As the race progressed, Coles pacing slowed, with mile 18 marking a noticeable split time of 12:28. The consistency in early pacing is commendable, yet attention is needed towards sustaining speed in the latter stages. Mile 26 displayed a rally with a 12:09 split, indicating strong determination to finish the race. For future events, focusing on endurance and pacing consistency beyond mile 16 could yield improved results. Overall, Cole completed the marathon in 4:42:29, achieving an average pace of 10:46 min/mile.