Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Adison Thorp #11633 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 and Gradual Slowdown Adison Thorp from Loveland, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an official time of 4:19:53, which averages to a pace of 9:55 per mile over the 26.2-mile distance. Adison's initial splits reveal a steady start, maintaining an impressive pace around 8:49-8:58 min/mile up to mile 5, with a peak overall placement of 314 during that segment. This initial phase highlights strong potential, demonstrating the ability to start competitive with a consistent pace. Afterwards, the pace slowed gradually. Notably, the split at mile 20 recorded a pace of 12:45 min/mile, contributing significantly to the overall time. This segment provided a challenge for placement, noted by a placement drop to 832. The later race pace and placement suggest focusing on endurance strategies to maintain earlier paces throughout the entire race. Analyzing the race pace distribution could help identify specific points for pacing adjustments or technique improvement.