Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samuel Bennett #12037 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Samuel Bennett maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, finishing with a time of 3:24:21 and an average pace of 7:48 min/mile. Notably, his final mile was slightly slower at 8:06 min/mile, suggesting some fatigue, but he showed resilience by maintaining a pace close to his average throughout most of the race. His best split was a 7:01 min/mile on mile 10, showcasing his potential for speed and ability to regulate pace at various stages. He experienced some variation in his pacing, such as the slowest split at 8:32 min/mile during mile 9, but made a commendable recovery. Compared to other runners, he placed 114th overall out of 2678 participants, and 29th in the M25-29 age division. This shows a strong standing in a competitive field. To enhance his race performance, focusing on maintaining a steady pace during the latter miles could prove beneficial.