Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cole Pernitsky #12734 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

Strong Mid-Race Gains with Late Challenges Cole Pernitsky demonstrated a strong showing in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with well-executed mid-race splits. The initial miles set a steady pace, with the fastest split occurring between miles 12 and 13 at a swift 6:27 min/mile. Notably, from mile 1 through mile 10, splits consistently averaged between 6:37 and 6:54 min/mile, projecting a determined and reliable early effort, placing him as high as 43rd overall during mile 5. As the race progressed, the pace slightly slowed but remained competitive, maintaining a sub-7:00 average until the last few miles. While facing some declines in the final stretch, notable effort was seen maintaining a pace close to the earlier segments, only slightly tapering in the last miles. Cole's final overall placement was 39th, securing 5th in his division. For future races, a focus on maintaining endurance and pace in the final miles could be valuable for even stronger finishes.