Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Grant Betner #11599 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 Splits and Strong Finish Grant Betner ran a steady marathon at the 2025 Boulderthon, showcasing notable consistency in pacing. He maintained an impressive average over the 26.2 miles, finishing with an overall time of 3:37:53 and an average pace of 8:18 min/mile. His early splits remained consistently around the 8:00-8:10 min/mile mark, with a standout performance at mile 19, clocking his fastest split of 7:32 min/mile. Grant steadily maneuvered through the field, moving from a position of 252nd overall at the first mile to an overall finish of 205th out of 2678 participants. The latter portion of the race saw a slight increase in split times, with the most considerable rise during the last four miles, averaging above 9:00 min/mile. With some attention to the pacing strategy in the final miles, Grant can aim to close the race even stronger in the future. His dedication and ability to keep a consistent pace are commendable assets.