Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Patrick Ritsko #13484 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 Slight Improvement in Pace Patrick managed a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:29:20. This translates to an overall pace of 7:59 min/mile for the marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Noteworthy is his consistency throughout the race, as his pace rarely deviated from this overall average. His strategic pacing is evident, with most of his splits just seconds off the target pace, reflecting a steady and well-managed effort. While his split times slightly fluctuated, notably mile 7 at 7:37 and mile 19 at 7:32, they illustrate potential for quicker segments. When compared to his 2024 Boulderthon performance, Patrick improved his pace from 8:00 min/mile to 7:59 min/mile. Focusing on endurance during the latter miles could help refine his finish. Impressively, he maintained a strong division placement at 25th in the M30-34 category. Emphasizing even more even pacing across all miles could further improve his results in future races.