Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Talus Schreiber #12575 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 Effort with Dynamic Shifts Talus Schreiber competed in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, completing 26.2 miles in 4:25:32 with an average pace of 10:08 min/mile. While the initial miles started with a steady pace of 9:43 min/mile, mile 4 saw a significant pace drop to 13:32 min/mile, impacting overall performance. However, notable recovery happened at mile 5 with a remarkable 6:00 min/mile split, showing impressive capacity for speed. Key splits included consistent pacing between miles 6 to 15, maintaining sub-10 min/mile pace, which kept him competitive within his division. Talus overall placement was 864th out of 2678, placing 640th in his gender category and 161st within the M20-24 division. Performance ebbed slightly towards later stages, with the final miles ranging between 10:24 and 12:12 min/mile. The data points to a strong middle-of-the-pack performance, with opportunities for stabilization in pacing during both mid and late-race segments. Fine-tuning these areas can enhance future outcomes.