Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Young #12653 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 Pacing with Strong Finishes Eric Young demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. The early miles set a solid foundation, with initial splits improving progressively. Eric clocked a fast mile at mile 15 with an 8:13 split. His efficiency was notable as he held an average pace of 9:39 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Eric's performance showed resilience, particularly in the middle and later stages of the race. With the ability to maintain a steady pace in the top third of his division (M40-44), he placed 26th in his category of 60. A slight slowdown is observed in the final miles, where splits increased to around 11 minutes per mile. Consider interval workouts to improve pace consistency in the final miles. Ending with a total time of 4:13:05, Eric stood strong against a competitive field, placing 655th out of 2,678 participants. This race provides a strong foundation for future improvements.