Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Kissinger #13486 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, Tough Finish Eric Kissinger maintained a strong pace throughout the first half of the Boulderthon Marathon. His pace for the initial 10 miles was impressive, with most splits hovering around 7:20 minutes per mile, indicating a well-managed start. The fastest split was mile 12 at a 7:04 minute pace, demonstrating potential for speed and endurance during the midway point. In the latter stages, the pace slowed, with the final 10K averaging over 8:45 minutes per mile. However, this can be addressed by focusing on maintaining stamina over longer distances. Mile 18, with an 8:29 pace, marked the beginning of the slower trend, culminating in mile 23's 9:40 pace. Finishing with an overall time of 3:27:20, Eric placed 14th in his division. Consider incorporating varied tempo runs and endurance-building sessions to maintain a steady pace throughout the race distance.