Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Isaac Palmer #12259 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

Strong Finish with Mid-Race Challenges Isaac Palmer maintained an average pace of 9:24 min/mile during the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, clocking a total time of 4:06:30 over the 26.2-mile course. Isaac demonstrated a strong start with a first mile split of 8:58 min/mile, improving to 8:44 min/mile by mile two. Between mile three and four, the pace slightly slowed to 9:15 min/mile and then to a 12:57 min/mile split respectively, possibly indicating a challenging section of the race. Interestingly, a notable peak occurred at mile five, where Isaac achieved a significantly faster split of 5:31 min/mile, showcasing potential for future races. However, the final miles showed a gradual slowdown, reaching a 10:00 min/mile pace at mile 26. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining consistent pace and energy distribution in the later stages could be beneficial. Overall, Isaac showed resilience, concluding in 75th place within his division.