Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Tagawa #11705 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 Start with Strong Finish Ryan Tagawa participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, managing an overall time of 4:21:46 for the 26.2-mile course. Starting with a steady pace, Ryan completed the first mile in 9:06 minutes. Notably, they maintained a mid-race pace of 9:179:21 min/mile until around mile 19. The highlight was the 4th mile, with a brisk 5:31 pace, showcasing potential for greater speed. A few instances of notable slowdown occurred midway, particularly in mile 21 with a 12:11-minute split. Despite this, Ryan showed resilience by stabilizing the pace around the 9:18 min/mile mark during the later miles. Their placement at 6th in the "Place Gender O" category indicates consistent performance throughout, hinting at room for refining pacing consistency. Given previous success in the half marathon, focusing on energy distribution and maintaining an even pace could be beneficial for future races.