Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Stelwagon #12567 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 and Strong Finish in Boulderthon Marathon John Stelwagon completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 4:26:21, achieving a consistent pace of 10:09 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. He placed 5th in the M60-64 division, 651st in the male category, and 876th overall out of 2,678 participants. John started with a steady pace, opening with a 9:00 min/mile in the first mile, and maintained an impressive split pace, particularly notable in Mile 5 with a swift 5:38 min/milea standout performance that suggests potential for pace setting in future races. In the later miles, there was a slight slowdown noted from Mile 20 onward, with a slight decrease in pace as the splits hovered around the 11:49 min/mile mark. Focusing on endurance strategies to sustain speed in the final segments could enhance John's overall performance even further. Overall, his disciplined pacing throughout the race provides a solid foundation to build upon for future events.