Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacob Bean #11577 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 Start, Challenging Finish Jacob Bean from Erie, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon and demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the first half of the race. Notably, Jacob maintained a steady pace with splits ranging from 7:48 to 8:03 min/mile during miles 1 through 11, showcasing strong early race stamina and focus. His fastest split time was 7:28 min/mile at Mile 10, reflecting a well-managed early effort. However, the latter stages presented more challenging splits, with times rising to 10:22 min/mile by Mile 20 and 11:47 min/mile in the final mile, ultimately crossing the finish line with an overall time of 3:57:53. This resulted in an average pace of 9:04 min/mile, placing him 447th overall and 63rd in his division. For future races, considering strategies to maintain pace in the later miles could enhance performance. Keep up the great work and continue to build on this experience!