Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brandon Smith #13324 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, Elevated Finish Brandon Smith ran a marathon with an overall time of 4:25:48 and an average pace of 10:08 min/mile across 26.2 miles. His early performance was consistent, with his strongest mile at Mile 5, hitting a split pace of 4:40 min/mile, placing him 199th overall. This indicates a capability of higher speed which could be explored further. His placement fluctuated, peaking at 1004th around Mile 14, but he improved in the later stages. The race saw Brandon's pace slow notably between Miles 12 and 15, with a sharp decline in his pace to 15:42 min/mile at Mile 13. Despite the mid-race challenges, he regained control towards the end. In the division for Men aged 25-29, he finished 153rd out of numerous competitors. For future races, maintaining pace consistency and addressing the mid-race slowdown could enhance his overall performance. Consider focusing on endurance training to sustain pace in the later miles.