Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Conrad Kaplan #11242 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 Marathon Performance with Strategic Pacing Conrad Kaplan maintained steady paces throughout the Boulderthon Marathon, demonstrating strong pacing skills. Starting with an 8:14 min/mile pace for mile one, he gradually increased his speed, achieving his fastest split at mile 10 with a 7:59 min/mile pace. The first half of the race highlighted his strategic pacing, as he consistently produced splits around the 8:00 mark until mile 12, where he recorded a 7:49 min/mile, showcasing a solid pace management for this segment. In the latter half, while pace fluctuated slightly, Conrad displayed resilience, maintaining a reasonably consistent pace around the 8:30 mark per mile. Towards the finish, although mile 24 saw a drop to a 10:39 min/mile, Conrad regained momentum with a final mile split of 8:32. Overall, the completion time was 3:46:31 with an 8:38 min/mile average, placing him 56th in his division. Future focus could be on maintaining higher average speeds in later miles to enhance race outcomes.