Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Richard Mcardle #13313 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 a Strong Finish Richard Mcardle maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:07:46 and an average pace of 7:10 min/mile. His performance placed him 45th overall, 42nd among males, and 5th in the M35-39 division. Starting strong, Richard held consistent miles from 1 through 8 with an almost even split time around 6:58 min/mile. Notably, his split at mile 10 clocked an impressive 6:41. Towards the race's end, Richard's rankings advanced significantly; at mile 25, he improved his position to 34th overall by delivering a swift 7:18 split, before concluding the marathon in 45th overall. Focusing on the latter portions of his race, Richard exhibited potential for even further gains by maintaining consistent energy distribution from mile 19 to 24. With a slightly increased pace during these segments, his rankings could climb even more dramatically.