Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacob Kuhn #12942 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 Early Splits with Late Race Adjustments Jacob Kuhn showcased steady pacing throughout the Boulderthon Marathon with notable consistency in the early segments. His pace ranged from 7:39 to 7:53 min/mile up to mile 17, demonstrating effective energy management. Improvements were evident as he gained positions, notably from mile 4 to mile 5, moving up from 173rd to 112th overall. This highlighted his ability to strategically tackle mid-race challenges. In the latter part of the race, Jacob faced a shift in pace, with splits exceeding 9 min/mile from mile 21 onward. While his overall performance was strong, maintaining the desired pace in the latter miles proved challenging. As his coach, focusing on endurance training could help sustain pacing in future events. Ending with a final time of 3:47:34 in a field of 2678 participants, Jacob contributed strong early efforts and identified areas for growth in the late race stages.