Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Luke Decker #11602 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 Effort with Room for Growth Luke Decker maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Overall, his average pace was 9:08 min/mile, completing the 26.2-mile race in 3:59:42. He showed a strong start, with his fastest split recorded at mile 16 with an 8:10 min/mile pace. Notably, Luke improved his placement over the course of the race, advancing in his division from 116th at the first mile to finishing in 97th place among the M20-24 division. A pattern of consistent pacing was evident, although there were some fluctuations, particularly from mile 21 where his pace slowed slightly. Splits at mile 22 and 23 reflected the slowest paces at 10:33 and 10:38 min/mile, respectively. Focus on maintaining energy in the latter stages of the race could further optimize performance. Luke's overall performance was commendable with a finish in the top 18% of participants, suggesting a solid foundation to build upon.