Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Preston Spaeth #12816 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 with Strategic Pushes Preston maintained a commendable average pace of 8:16 minutes per mile throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. His early splits showed a sharp and strategic approach, with a consistent pace oscillating between 7:39 and 8:14 minutes per mile. Notably, mile 10 was completed in 7:39, setting one of his fastest splits. This momentum was carried into the halfway mark, where a noticeable increase in pace was observed, peaking during mile 12 with a 7:32 split. In terms of placement, Preston showed significant advancement during the initial stages of the race, climbing from 286th overall to 149th by the end of mile 5, illustrating a strong start. A steady finish was maintained, with a strong focus on consistency, particularly in his division, where he placed 35th. The latter stages presented opportunities for maintaining pace, suggesting focus on endurance will further solidify his performance in future events.