Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Connor Heckman #13098 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 Start with a Need to Maintain Pace Connor Heckman completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a final elapsed time of 4:20:04, averaging a pace of 9:55 min/mile. Starting strong, his first few miles showcased steady pacing with several sub-9:20 min/mile splits. His best split was at mile 10, clocking an 8:42 min/mile. However, subsequent miles saw a notable decline in pace, peaking at a 13:07 min/mile by mile 22, impacting his overall time. A significant area for improvement could be the pacing after the halfway mark. The slower splits towards the end, especially the pace drop from miles 21 to 26, indicate fatigue. Strategically focusing on even pacing and endurance will help Connor maintain momentum in future races, especially in the later stages. Despite challenges in the latter part of the marathon, he managed to finish with a respectable position of 106th in his division out of over 2600 participants.