Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nathan Brons #11179 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 Nathan Brons delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. He covered the 26.2 miles with an average pace of 9:03 min/mile, finishing in 3:57:20. Starting with 9:24 min/mile for the first mile, Nathan progressively improved his timing, with mile 5 being completed at an impressive pace of 8:52 min/mile. He achieved his fastest mile split at mile 12, clocking in at 8:03 min/mile. Nathan's smart pacing strategy is evidenced by his overall rankings. He made a significant move from 1040th place at the first mile to finish 432nd overall. His placement in the M25-29 age division also saw a notable improvement, moving from 189th at the start to 80th by the end. For future races, Nathan might explore strategies to maintain late-race momentum, targeting a more even pace in the final miles for further performance gains.