Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Van duzer #12573 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 Performance and Third Division Place in Marathon Ryan executed a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Consistent splits early on, notably the swift 6:51 minute second mile, kept Ryan competitive. Displaying agility and endurance, his paces hovered in the 7:12-7:25 range for miles 3-10, displaying commendable stability. As the race progressed, pacing slowed to mid-8 minutes before reaching a challenging 9:41 in mile 24. However, he maintained a final elapsed pace of 7:48 min/mile. This consistency secured Ryan a commendable 3rd place in his M45-49 division. Compared to his 2023 Boulderthon result, Ryan improved his overall time by nearly 3 minutes, reducing his marathon pace from 7:54 to 7:48 min/mile. His strategy of pushing harder in the earlier stages paid off, particularly by placing 3rd in his division. To further enhance performance, Ryan might aim to sustain momentum in the race's closing miles where paces fell, ensuring a more evenly distributed effort throughout.