Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jadon Tunis #11831 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

Smooth Start with Steady Finish at Boulderthon Jadon Tunis completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 5:03:52 with an overall pace of 11:35 min/mile. Notably, the split at mile 5 was the fastest at 5:43 min/mile, making a significant leap in placement to 583 overall. The steady pace during the middle section, with mile splits around 9:36 to 9:42 min/mile, showcased consistent efforts and efficient pace control. During the final miles, some decline in pace was noted, with eventual stabilization around 13:35 min/mile at mile 26, securing a position of 975th in the male category. Compared to last year's half marathon performance, there has been progress in maintaining pace across a longer distance. To enhance future runs, focusing on maintaining the faster paces achieved in the early splits through strength training and endurance work may lead to stronger finishes. Keep leveraging those early strengths for competitive improvement!