Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brian Fox #13283 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

Smooth Start with Consistent Pacing, Challenging Finish Brian Fox exhibited commendable pacing consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Starting with a solid 9:28 min/mile pace, he successfully found a rhythm early on, evidenced by his improved 8:51 min/mile split at mile three. Throughout the middle sections of the race, Brian maintained an encouraging pace between 9:00 and 9:11 min/mile, with the lowest recorded pace at 8:38 min/mile at mile 12. He navigated the course tactfully, which positioned him well among his peers, achieving a peak overall position of 474 out of 2678 participants by mile five. In the final stages, a gradual decline in pace was observed. The last 10 kilometers saw an increase in split times, peaking at 13:13 min/mile at mile 20. While Brian ended the marathon with a final time of 4:21:31 and an overall pace of 9:58 min/mile, focusing on maintaining form and speed during the latter half of future races could potentially enhance overall performance. Keep up the positive energy and consider pacing strategies for long endurance events. Nice work and dedication throughout the race!