Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Griesel #12783 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 Mid-Range Performance with Strong Start and Consistent Early Pacing Benjamin Griesel delivered a consistent early performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. Starting with a strong pace of 6:34 min/mile, he impressively maintained a pace near 6:38 min/mile through the first ten miles. Notably, Benjamin's fifth mile was strategically advantageous, positioning him second in his division with a 6:44 min/mile split. His sharp 6:15 min/mile in the tenth mile suggested strong pacing potential for the early half of the race, enhancing his standing within the division. The latter portion of Benjamin's marathon showed slipping times, notably a demanding 18:11 min/mile at mile 17, resulting in a shift down to 13th in his division by the 20th mile. Ending with an 8:00 min/mile overall pace, he finished 25th in the M20-24 division. Focusing on energy management and maintaining pacing consistency in late stages could help leverage the strong start for future races.