Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Owen Adams #11842 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 Early Pace, Challenging Finish Owen Adams maintained strong pacing during the first half of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, starting with an even 8:37 min/mile for the first two miles. A notable quick recovery was seen after a 12:11 split in the fourth mile, where he regained his pace to achieve consistent sub-9-minute miles until mile 12. His strongest pace was achieved between miles 5 and 6, with 6:50 min/mile splits. Owen held a steady position throughout, peaking at 393rd overall and 72nd in his division by mile 15. In the latter half, consistent pacing proved more challenging. Increased times were evident, with the most significant slow down at mile 24 with a 19:12 split. Despite these challenges, Owen finished strong with a total time of 4:32:12. Appropriating the pacing in the final stretches and maintaining consistent splits throughout could enhance performance. His persistence is admirable, complementing his early strength with lessons for future races.