Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Luke Michaud #13394 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 Improvement and Strong Finish Luke Michaud completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a total time of 6:02:54 and an average pace of 13:51 min/mile, representing his dedication and consistent pace management throughout the race. Notably, he gained significant ground in the 5th mile with a split of 14:29 min/mile, advancing to 779th in gender placement, the highest during his run. Another highlight was the final mile, where he recorded his fastest split of 10:46 min/mile, a commendable improvement over his starting pace of 16:24 min/mile. For further improvement, a focus on maintaining the steady speed witnessed in the 9th to 14th miles and avoiding prolonged slowdowns like the 21:50 min/mile during mile 7 could be beneficial. While his efforts in the 25-29 age division were competitive, ending in 311th place out of 435, the upward trend in pace and performance during the later stages of the race suggests a solid foundation for future races. Keep up the dedication!