Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Liam Rea #11135 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 Leads to Improved Rankings Liam maintained a strong and consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, ultimately completing the 26.2-mile course with a final elapsed time of 4:17:35 and an average pace of 9:49 min/mile. Notably, his ranking improved significantly in various segments of the race, finishing 725th overall out of 2,678 participants and placing 143rd in his M20-24 age group. His split times varied, but steady improvements were observed in later stages of the race, particularly in the final mile with a pace of 8:27 min/mile. He started strong with a 9:31 split in the first mile, but faced a slight slowdown in mileage 2 and 4 where the pace exceeded 10 minutes per mile. Despite this, his ability to pick up speed is evident, especially in the concluding miles where his pace improved markedly. For further advancement, focus on sustaining faster paces earlier to match his end-race performance, which will enhance overall rankings and personal satisfaction.