Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zach Seusy #11232 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

Significant Pace Improvement in Marathon Performance Zach Seusy demonstrated impressive improvement in his marathon performance at the 2025 Boulderthon. Achieving a finish time of 3:02:50, Zach maintained an overall pace of 6:58 min/mile. This is a marked enhancement from his previous marathon, where his pace was 8:11 min/mile at the 2023 Boulderthon. He finished 36th out of 2,678 participants, showing a noteworthy stepping up from 78th place previously, indicating his dedication to training. Zach displayed consistent pacing throughout the marathon. Notably, his fastest split was mile 19 at a pace of 6:24 min/mile, contrasting with his overall pace. Additionally, mile 12 showcased a strong surge with a split pace of 6:30 min/mile. Maintaining a steady performance across the entire race, Zach finished strong despite slightly slower splits towards the end, particularly during miles 23 and 24. This consistency is commendable, and targeting those final miles for further improvement could lead to an even stronger finish.