Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Liam Zirkle #11171 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 and Strong Finish Liam Zirkle maintained an impressive and consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the marathon in 3:22:40 with an average pace of 7:44 min/mile. Notably, his strongest split was at mile 25, clocking in at a 7:06 pace. His performance improved greatly from the previous year, reducing his marathon time by over an hour, a significant improvement that shows his dedication and hard work over the past year. Throughout the race, Liam managed to keep his pace oscillating between 7:40 and 8:05 min/mile, demonstrating remarkable endurance. Starting strong with a pace of 7:51 in the first mile, he secured his strongest cumulative position at the finish line, placing 14th in his age division (M20-24). As a suggestion for the next race, focusing on maintaining the faster pace achieved in the later miles could enhance performance further. Well done on delivering such a strong race!