Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Austin Mclean #12432 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 Start, Challenging Finish Austin Mclean began the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a consistent pace, maintaining about 7:558:01 minutes per mile for the first 10 miles. Notably, a strong surge at mile 10 resulted in an improved split pace of 7:24, the quickest of his race. As the race progressed, Austin maintained an average of around 7:57 minutes per mile through mile 16, showing commendable endurance. However, there was a noticeable slow down after mile 17, with split times gradually increasing, culminating in a 13:01-minute split at mile 25. The overall pace came to 9:03 minutes per mile. This finish places Austin in his division at 85th out of 88. For future races, focusing on sustaining energy in the later miles could enhance overall performance. Nonetheless, Austins race showcased a strong and steady start, reflecting his capability to manage pace effectively for most of the marathon distance.