Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Imad Dar #11673 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 Start, Consistent Pace, and Room to Grow Imad Dar showcased a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 5:16:15, achieving a pace of 12:04 minutes per mile. Notably, Imad began with a determined pace for the first mile at 10:49 min/mile, maintaining consistency through the early stages. His 5th-mile presented an interesting shift with a split of 9:58, showing potential for faster sections. In the latter miles, Imad experienced a decline in pace, including noticeable slowdowns in mile 18 with a split pace of 14:22 and mile 20 at 14:51. A tactical focus on stamina and speed endurance over longer distances might help maintain a more consistent pace in future races. Representing "Cache me if you can," Imad finished 1043rd among male participants and 254th in the M20-24 division. His determination throughout is commendable, indicating a strong foundation to build upon.