Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Clayton Thatch #11791 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, Decline Midway Clayton Thatch maintained a strong and consistent start, clocking in impressive splits ranging from 7:33 to 7:39 per mile over the first 5 miles. Notably, during mile 5, he achieved his fastest split at 7:35, boosting his rank to 91st overall. This stretch demonstrated solid pacing and strategy. By mile 10, Clayton maintained a pace of 7:32, reflecting his ability to keep a steady rhythm. As the race progressed, particularly after mile 13, there was a detectable decline in pacing, with splits gradually slowing down from 8:22 to 11:36 per mile by the final stretch. This resulted in an overall finish time of 3:43:39, with a final pace of 8:32 per mile. Clayton finished 253rd overall among 2,678 competitors. Focusing on stamina and endurance in the latter stages of the race could lead to enhanced performance in future marathons. Consider addressing pacing strategy for the second half of the race.