Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brian Quintana #11581 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 a Strong Start and Challenges at the End Brian maintained a consistent pace throughout the Boulderthon, with notable control in the initial stages. He clocked a starting split of 7:25 min/mile and successfully improved it to 7:21 min/mile in the second mile. His strategic pacing allowed him to stay within a solid range, maintaining an average of 7:23 to 7:25 min/mile for the majority of the race. However, in the final segments, a visible deceleration occurred, with the pace reaching 9:58 min/mile at mile 24. Despite this, Brian completed the marathon in a commendable time of 3:25:45, securing the 11th place in his division. Focus on endurance for longer distances could enhance his late-race performance. Nevertheless, his early consistency and strong splits reflect solid preparation and resilience on race day.