Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samuel Russell #13079 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 Effort with a Strong Finish Samuel Russell's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon showcased his ability to maintain a consistent pace throughout the course. His overall time was 3:20:31, translating to an average pace of 7:39 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. Notably, his positioning improved significantly towards the latter part of the race, moving up to finish 93rd overall and 16th in his division (M30-34). Among 2,678 participants, Samuel demonstrated his capability by maintaining a steady pace, most splits clocking under 7:30 min/mile until mile 22. In reviewing his pacing strategy, small fluctuations in his splits were observed, with a significant recovery observed at mile 10, clocking a split pace of 7:13 min/mile. Consider focusing on maintaining slightly more consistent splits in the later miles to further enhance his performance. His strong finish position suggests considerable endurance and strength in the final miles. Great effort in pacing and composure during the race!