Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Reagan Echols #12847 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

Steady Start with a Challenging Finish Reagan Echols from Colorado Springs completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:33:05, maintaining an overall pace of 10:25 min/mile. He began strong, completing the first mile in 8:55 and staying sub-9:00 min/mile for the first five miles, which indicates a good initial strategy. Notably, his performance in the first half shows competitive placements within his division, particularly at the fifth mile with a 12th place position. However, his pace began to slow significantly after the halfway mark, with a 12:10 split at mile 18, eventually concluding the race in 32nd place in the M45-49 division. The splits towards the end suggest a decline in speed, with the last six miles consistently over 12 minutes per mile. Reviewing pacing strategies may help maintain a steady pace throughout. Fine-tuning late-race endurance could be beneficial for improving overall results in future races.