Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Kavanaugh #11516 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 Pacing in Boulderthon Marathon Ryan Kavanaugh completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an official time of 4:22:25, covering the 26.2-mile course with an average pace of 10:00 min/mile. Starting strong, Ryan's first mile split was at an 8:59 min/mile pace, and he continued with a series of fluctuating paces, showing significant mid-race strengths, especially at the 5th mile with an impressive split pace of 5:32 min/mile. He periodically ranked within the top half of his division, signaling competitive efforts in the first half. As the marathon progressed, his paces varied, with a noticeable slowdown in the later miles, particularly from mile 24 with splits like 13:11 min/mile. Despite this, Ryan maintained a steady pace across the event, ultimately ranking 108th in the M30-34 age division out of a significant field of 2,678 participants. Focus on pacing, particularly maintaining strength in later stages, could be a key aspect to consider in future events.