Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Austin Villarreal #13205 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 Performance with Late Challenges Austin Villarreal showed impressive consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon, maintaining a strong pace throughout the majority of his marathon. His initial splits from mile 1 through mile 4 were tightly grouped with an average pace of around 8:35 min/mile, demonstrating well-managed energy levels. By mile 8, Austin had picked up speed, running an 8:13 min/mile, and maintained strong momentum, reaching mile 10 with an elapsed pace of 8:27 min/mile. Notably, he advanced from 380th in his gender at the start to 191st by the 24th mile, showcasing effective pacing strategy in the first half of the marathon. However, in the latter stages, Austin's pace slightly faltered, particularly between miles 20 and 23, where splits ranged from 8:45 to 9:50 min/mile. The final split time of 10:36 indicates a need for strategies to combat fatigue in the closing miles. Focusing on endurance training and pace management could enhance his ability to maintain strength at the end of long distances. Overall, Austin's completion time of 3:45:23 solidifies a well-run marathon with potential for further improvement.