Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Hoghaug #13204 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 Sam Hoghaug maintained strong pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon, particularly in the first half of the marathon. The initial splits were notably consistent, with mile times ranging from 7:56 to 8:08 minutes per mile through the first 13 miles. His best pacing mile was clocked at 7:39 min/mile between the 8th and 9th miles. He ranked well in the M15-19 division, holding his position inside the top 10 for the majority of this initial stretch. In the latter half of the race, Sam experienced a deceleration, especially after the 17th mile, reflected by the increasing split times leading to a final overall pace of 9:09 min/mile. The most considerable drop was a 12:43 min/mile at mile 22. This shift impacted his standings, resulting in a final position of 20th in his division of M15-19 and 385th among male participants. Focusing on stamina and endurance could further enhance his race experience in future events.