Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shane Ivich #12598 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 Finish with Strong Closing Miles Shane started the marathon at a steady pace, completing the first mile in 8:09. The early stages showed varying paces, notably a slower 26:15 split at mile 3, which saw his rankings drop. This presents an opportunity to explore strategies for maintaining a more consistent pace in the early portions of the race. What stands out is Shane's strong finish. He recorded one of his fastest splits at mile 25 with a time of 7:29, and mile 26 was completed in an impressive 7:09, moving him up to 523rd place overall. This ability to close strong is commendable and suggests good energy management. It may be beneficial to analyze the middle miles to identify areas where time can be gained to complement his strong finishing kick. Shane's overall time was 4:02:48, with an average pace of 9:16 min/mile, placing him 106th in his division.