Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joshua Jelcick #11830 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

Consistency in Pace With Notable Mid-Race Efforts Joshua Jelcick maintained an overall pace of 14:31 min/mile, completing the marathon in 6:20:21. A consistent performance was reflected through the splits, where most ranged between 14:00 to 15:18 min/mile. Notably, during the early stages, Joshua's splits were quicker, starting with the first 3 miles in under 12 minutes per mile. A significant effort was observed at mile 5 and mile 6, where Joshua faced split times of 19:56 min/mile. Despite this, a commendable pace rebound occurred by mile 10, with a split of 12:05 min/mile. Further strategic pacing adjustments are advisable to sustain the initial pace in longer stages without mid-race pace drops. A balanced approach to maintaining the initial momentum throughout the race may enhance overall performance. As a member of Team Boulderthon 2025, Joshua contributed to the competitive spirit of the race.