Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacob Friesen #13346 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, Steady Finish Jacob maintained consistency in his pacing for the first half of the race, averaging between 8:42 and 9:09 min/mile for the first 12 miles, with a slight dip to 10:07 min/mile at mile 13. This shows a strong early pace, placing him well within the middle of his age group for these segments. In the latter half, Jacob's pace began to diminish, peaking at 15:11 min/mile at mile 20 and finishing with an overall pace of 10:28 min/mile. While he finished in the 178th place in his division, suggesting room for pacing strategy adjustment, particularly in the final miles to maintain an even pace. Consider focusing on building endurance and pacing consistency in future training to improve performance in the latter stages of a marathon. Overall, the consistent pacing in the beginning showcases a strong foundation to work on.