Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Thomson #11792 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 Start with Late Challenges Ryan Thomson, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, achieved a consistent early pace, maintaining approximately 8:06 min/mile for the first three miles. Notably, mile 5 saw a remarkable burst of speed with a 5:16 split pace, leading to an impressive momentary jump in positioning to 30th in his division. The middle section of the race displayed a stable pacing ranging from 7:29 to 8:12 min/mile, keeping Ryans performance solid and steady. Particularly efficient were miles 10 through 12, which contributed to a slight improvement in division placement. The latter part of the race tested his endurance as the pace gradually increased in each subsequent mile, culminating in 8:41 min/mile by the races conclusion. During this phase, splits ranged from 9:04 to 10:12 min/mile, impacting overall pace. Ending with a total time of 3:47:50, Ryan will benefit from focusing on pacing strategies for the final miles in future endeavors.