Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Valt Zhingri #13196 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 Start, Challenging Finish Valt Zhingri maintained a strong start during the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a steady pace in the first half. His first ten miles showcased consistency, averaging around 7:45 min/mile. Notably, his fastest split was at Mile 10, where he clocked a 7:19 mile, highlighting his capacity for speed early on. His positions within the division M15-19 were commendable, holding fourth place through the early stages. As the race progressed, Valt experienced a gradual slowdown, with pace increments starting around Mile 13, finishing with an overall pace of 9:01 min/mile. Its noteworthy that he managed to gain ground in a few later miles despite the deceleration challenge. Encouragingly, his final mile showed a rebound, dropping back to a swift 8:18 min/mile. Moving forward, focusing on sustaining the early phase's pace throughout the marathon could lead to even more impressive results.