Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alec Hunter #12733 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 Pacing with Opportunities for Growth Alec Hunter's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon showcased a steady effort across the 26.2-mile course, completing the race in 3:43:27 with an average pace of 8:31 min/mile. His splits indicated a consistent start with the first three miles closely pacing at 7:33, 7:46, and 8:02 min/mile, but a noticeable slowing after mile 19 with splits of 9:24 and 9:55 min/mile from mile 20 onwards. Compared to previous performances, Alec maintained a close average pace, albeit with a slight increase from last years 8:29 min/mile. Alec finished 250th overall out of 2,678 participants, showing determination in a competitive field. His standing within the M25-29 division was 51st, suggesting a strong category presence despite increased competition compared to last year's M20-24 division. For future races, focusing on later race splits could lead to improved overall performance and possibly achieve a new personal best.