Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Darren Shaw #11068 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, Strong Finish Darren Shaw showed a well-paced performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Beginning with a 9:31 min/mile pace in the first mile, Darren maintained a steady rhythm through the halfway point, with most split paces ranging between 9:19 and 9:25 min/mile. His swiftest pace occurred in mile 12, clocking an 8:52 min/mile, showcasing his capability to accelerate when needed. Additionally, there was a notable improvement in standings, moving from place 519 overall at the fifth mile, then stabilizing in the late stages to finish 726th overall. The final miles were more challenging, with mile 20 registering a pace of 10:59 min/mile, which was Darren's slowest. Despite this, he maintained steady momentum throughout the latter miles, finishing the marathon with an average pace of 9:49 min/mile. The final placement in the top 100 of his division underlines a commendable performance. Some attention to early-on pacing or mid-race endurance might mitigate later deceleration. Overall, a solid and consistent run.