Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alex Demskie #12328 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 at 2025 Boulderthon Alex Demskie from Jacksonville, AR, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a final time of 4:22:51, and an average pace of 10:01 min/mile. Starting strong, Alex's first half showcased consistency with splits under 8:00 min/mile from mile 2 to mile 5, with a personal best pace of 7:25 in the second mile. This strong start helped Alex climb significantly in the event standings, improving from an overall position of 202 to 118 by mile 5. The second half presented increasing challenges with a noticeable slowdown. Starting at mile 13, there was an increase in split times, peaking at 13:38 during mile 24. By the end, Alexs overall position had adjusted to 815th out of 2678 participants. Sustaining a steady effort throughout, Alex demonstrated resilience over the full marathon distance. Future focus might include pacing strategies for maintaining speed in the latter stages, which could further enhance performance outcomes. Keep up the dedication!