Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Liegel #13417 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 Early Pacing but Need to Address Late-Race Slowdown Eric's marathon performance at the 2025 Boulderthon revealed a steady start, with most split paces between 9:06 and 9:14 min/mile until mile 17. His finishing time was 4:12:16, with an overall pace of 9:37 min/mile. Notably, Eric's initial miles showcased impressive consistency, staying within a tight pace range, which indicates well-managed early efforts. His placements throughout the race fluctuated slightly but reflected steady performance in his division, M35-39. However, significant decrease in pace was observed after mile 24, with a steep climb to a 15:35 min/mile split, highlighting an area for potential improvement. This late-race slowdown increased his overall elapsed pace compared to the previous year's result of 3:44:43, where he maintained a pace of 8:34 min/mile. By focusing on endurance and strategies specific to maintaining pace in the latter miles, there's potential for Eric to regain previous form and finish with a more consistent time.