Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Owen Courtney #11485 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

Consistency in the Early Miles, Room for Better Finishes Owen started the race strong with consistent pacing in the first half. The initial 10 miles saw him averaging about 7:53 min/mile, with Mile 2 being his quickest at 7:31 min/mile. He maintained a steady position in the middle of the pack, with a division rank peaking at 23rd in Miles 3 and 4. This shows a promising level of endurance and speed at the start. In the latter half, Owen experienced a decline in pace, culminating in a 10:23 min/mile average by the end. The pace slowed notably after Mile 16, when his splits exceeded a 9-minute mile, peaking at 14:10 min/mile in Mile 21. Ending with an official time of 4:32:15, this suggests a need to focus on endurance and pacing towards the end. Improving stamina will aid in maintaining speed in later stages of the race. Keep pushing forward, Owen!