Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ely Silverstein #12835 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 Performance with Strategic Improvement Ely Silverstein delivered a steady and strategic run at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. With an average pace of 9:32 min/mile, Ely demonstrated consistency, most notably near the end where split times improved, clocking an impressive 8:38 min/mile at mile 12. The initial miles showed a stable pace with a slight slowdown at mile 6, yet Ely maintained a firm position throughout, showing strength with a finish time of 4:10:10. The decline in place from mile 6 onward is noteworthy, with placement improving significantly from 1084 to 602 by mile 26. It's clear Ely showed strategic pacing throughout the race, particularly in the latter half where improved splits were evident. One area to focus on is maintaining momentum, specifically between miles 20-24, where splits slightly increased. Keep working on sustaining later mile intensity to enhance overall performance. Well done, Ely, on a commendable race performance!