Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Todd Hayes #13174 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

Steady Pace with Notable Spurts Todd Hayes participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, covering the 26.2-mile course with a total elapsed time of 5:55:43. His overall elapsed pace was 13:34 min/mile. Notably, his best split pace occurred between the fifth and sixth miles at a consistent 9:30 min/mile, showcasing his potential for faster paces during races. He completed the race 34th in his division within the M50-54 age group. Throughout the race, Todd demonstrated persistence, maintaining a stable pace with some fluctuations. He managed to improve his division placement towards the end, finishing in the 34th position out of 40 in his age group. A focus on consistency in pacing between the miles where time increased, such as mile 4 with a split pace of 17:12 min/mile, could enhance overall performance. Leveraging the faster sections of his race can provide valuable insights for future improvements.