Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alexander Schwarzkopf #11203 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 with a Notable First Half Alexander Schwarzkopf demonstrated strong pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, initially setting a steady pace of 7:59 min/mile in the first mile. He maintained a top 10 placement within his M45-49 division during the opening stages, showcasing a well-paced start. By the 10th mile, his pace averaged 8:07 min/mile, and he remained consistently between 8th and 11th position in his division overall. In the closing miles, Alexander experienced a slight increase in pace to 9:20 min/mile by mile 26, and his overall time of 3:49:40 reflects a consistent average pace of 8:45 min/mile. Alexander finished 11th in his division and placed 317th overall out of 2,678 participants. Notably, his division performance remained steadfast, highlighting his ability to maintain a balanced effort throughout the marathon. Focusing on maintaining his earlier splits could lead to even more impressive results in future races.