Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Daichi Nishimura #12614 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 Effort with a Strong Finish Daichi Nishimura maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. At a 10:58 min/mile average, Nishimura completed the race in 4:47:23. Starting with a consistent pace of 10:15 min/mile through the first two miles, he adjusted to a slightly slower pace by the third mile. Despite fluctuations, he showed resilience, especially with a noticeable boost during mile 8, hitting an 8:37 min/mile pace. The race saw Nishimura rank 1208th overall out of 2678 participants, placing 848th among men and 208th within his division (M20-24). He displayed resilience, improving his overall rank toward the finish. For future races, a focus could be on maintaining quicker splits in the latter half to capitalize on his strong start. Partnering with the Boulder Dawgs, Nishimura's consistent pacing and strong team backing contributed to a solid marathon outing.