Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Astafaj #11148 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

Steady Improvement with Consistent Pacing Sam Astafaj showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. With an impressive final time of 3:56:09, he maintained an average pace of 9:00 min/mile. His pacing strategy was notable, with the swiftest split at mile 5, clocking in at 7:43, and the most extended split occurring at mile 22 with 12:21. Throughout the race, Sam consistently placed around mid-field overall, finishing 409th out of 2678 participants. Compared to his previous year's performance at the 2024 Boulderthon, Sam displayed noticeable improvement, shaving nearly 19 minutes off his overall time and increasing his pace by 45 seconds per mile. While the final miles saw a gradual pace decline, honing strategies to maintain endurance during later stages could further enhance his performance. Congratulations on a strong race, Samyour efforts and improvement are evident!