Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Weston Spalding #12249 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 Strong Recovery Weston Spalding maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the race in 4:24:53 with an average pace of 10:06 minutes per mile. Notably, his fifth mile split was a standout, clocking in at 5:52, which significantly increased his rankings to 573 overall and 78th in his division for that split. This impressive mile demonstrated a remarkable ability to recover quickly after a slower fourth mile. From the 6th mile onwards, Spalding demonstrated consistent pacing, generally managing within a few seconds of a 9:36 pace. His performance significantly improved his placement from mid-race onward, moving up in his division from 168th to 115th by the finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining the faster pace established during mile five could provide benefits. Despite the slower finish, Spaldings ability to sustain a reliable pace through most of the race is commendable.