Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Fortugno #12789 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 Start, Challenging Finish William Fortugno maintained a strong and steady pace in the early stages of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. His initial splits, consistent at around 8:06 to 8:01 minutes per mile, showed a disciplined approach, with a slight pickup in speed around mile 5 and 6, each clocking in at 7:58 minutes per mile. By mile 7, he had moved up to 54th in his division, showcasing his competitiveness in the M25-29 age group. As the race progressed, maintaining speed posed more of a challenge. Mile 20 showed a significant pace change at 9:42 minutes per mile, with further decreases in pace noted at mile 23, reaching 11:08 minutes per mile. Finished with an overall time of 3:50:14, William placed 62nd in his division out of 2678 participants, an achievement that highlights his endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining even pacing in the latter stages might contribute to even stronger finishes.