Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andrew Wittkowski #12400 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 Start, Strong Finish Andrew Wittkowski maintained consistent pacing in the early stages of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, opening with a steady 8:11 min/mile pace over the first mile and maintaining sub-9 min/mile pacing through mile 5. Mile 4 showed a notable deceleration with a split of 12:05, but he quickly adapted, gaining momentum to finish the fifth mile in an impressive 5:36 min/mile pace. This might indicate he found a second wind or capitalized on a downhill segment. Throughout the middle stages, Andrew's performance remained solid with paces hovering around the 9 min/mile mark. The final splits indicate some fatigue, with paces gradually slowing to 10:22 min/mile by the finish. Although the last miles were slower, he finished the marathon with a strong overall pace. Looking ahead, a consistent pacing strategy could help avoid the late-race slowdown and capitalize on early energy for an even stronger finish.