Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Simon Brown #11845 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 Improvement and Strong Finish Simon showed impressive consistency in his pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, with notable negative splits in the later stages. The most significant pace improvement occurred between miles 9 and 10, where he clocked in at a brisk 6:50 min/mile. His steady pace secured him 10th place in the M35-39 division, marking a substantial leap from his previous performances. He improved from 26th in 2023 to 10th in the 2024 race and maintained that placement in 2025. Finishing with an overall time of 3:20:54, Simon achieved a pace of 7:40 min/mile over the course of 26.2 miles, a noteworthy advance from his 2023 pace of 9:10 min/mile. His overall standing also improved significantly among 2678 total participants, climbing to 98th place overall. To continue this upward trajectory, Simon might focus on maintaining the strong finishing pace he exhibited here in future races.