Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Christopher Geiger #13401 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

Solid Early Miles, But Late Splits Slow Overall Pace Christopher Geiger ran a consistent marathon at the 2025 Boulderthon, covering the 26.2-mile course in a total time of 3:28:17. Starting strong, he kept a sub-7:30 pace over the first half, showcasing steady performance with the fastest split at mile 12 clocking in at 6:56. His overall pace stabilized at 7:57 min/mile. Examining the splits, Christopher experienced a noticeable slowdown in later stages, particularly from mile 17 to 24, where his pace exceeded 8:00 per mile. These splits suggest potential areas for strategic pacing improvement, particularly from mile 17 onward, where pacing noticeably decreased. Despite the slower finish, Christopher maintained a respectable position, placing 15th in his division and 121st overall out of 2,678 participants.