Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Yaccino #11594 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

Smooth Start, Tough Finish at Boulderthon David Yaccino initiated the Boulderthon with an impressive pace in the early stages, clocking an initial mile at 8:07 minutes per mile. By mile 5, he picked up speed, achieving his fastest split at 7:56 minutes per mile. This contributed to an early overall placement as high as 170th and 141st among male participants. David's mid-race performance demonstrated consistency, maintaining paces between 8:05 to 8:33 minutes per mile. The latter half of the marathon revealed increasing challenges, as David's paces began to increase from mile 9's 9:31 to the last mile's 11:44 minutes. Despite energy declines, his persistence saw him complete the 26.2-mile race with an average pace of 9:59 minutes per mile. Strategically addressing pacing consistency in later stages may enhance future performance. Overall, representing Team Endure Beyond, David's resilience was key in finishing strong among 2,678 participants.