Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jakob Mutschler #12410 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 Pace Leads to Remarkable Improvement Jakob maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with an impressive overall time of 3:24:48. This equates to an average pace of 7:49 minutes per mile, placing him 117th overall out of 2,678 participants and 99th in his gender category. Notably, Jakob secured the 16th position in the M20-24 division. His consistent performance in the middle splits, where he maintained a pace around 7:54 and 7:49 min/mile, contributed to his strong finish. The progression from last year's Boulderthon is significant, where Jakob completed the race in 4:02:25 with a pace of 9:15 min/mile. His tactical improvement in maintaining a faster and more consistent effort is evident when comparing performances. Continually focusing on negative splits towards the latter part of the race and maintaining consistent pacing can further enhance overall race outcomes in future events.