Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Forrest Will #11034 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 Performance with Strong Finish Forrest Will showcased commendable pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon. Beginning the marathon with a solid 9:01 min/mile, he quickly improved his pace, averaging under 9 minutes per mile by the second mile. His notable improvement came during the fifth mile, clocking a split pace of 5:19 min/mile, significantly enhancing his position. Over the course of the race, he regularly fluctuated between placements, moving from a position of 926 overall to finishing 313 overall. Particularly impressive was his ability to complete the latter part of the marathon with consistent sub-8:50 min/mile paces. In the final stretch, Forrest maintained a steady rhythm, averaging 8:41-8:45 min/mile. This consistency aided in achieving an overall time of 3:49:26, securing a respectable 62nd place in his division (M20-24) out of 2678 participants. A slight decrease in pace was apparent in the 26th mile, but his overall performance remained strong. Continuing to work on maintaining pace towards the end might further aid future performances.