Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Hartzog #12603 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 Strategic Surges Michael maintained a consistent pace for most of the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Notable improvements were evident compared to his previous run, shaving off over 11 minutes from his 2023 performance. While his overall pace was 9:56 min/mile, he effectively utilized strategic surges, particularly in Miles 5 and 12, achieving split paces of 5:09 min/mile and 8:21 min/mile, respectively, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on sections of the course. Despite a few slower miles toward the end, with split paces increasing to above 12 minutes per mile from Mile 22 onward, Michael displayed resilience and managed to maintain a relatively stable overall pace. There's potential for reducing the drop-off in the latter part of the race. Consider focusing on endurance training to tackle the final miles with more vigor. Keep building on your pacing strategy, as it's clear you're making progress. Great job, Michael!