Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dylan Van #11802 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

Impressive Start, Steady Finish Dylan showcased a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. He started strong with a 6:28 min/mile opening mile, steadily maintaining an average pace below 7:00 min/mile for the first half. From miles 5 to 10, Dylan demonstrated efficient pacing, with his place improving from 24th to 43rd among male competitors. Notably, his 5th mile was executed at a quick 6:26 min/mile, marking one of his fastest splits and reflecting his initial strategy. While fatigue seemed to impact the latter half of the race, slowing his splits to a range of 7:16 - 8:41 min/mile, Dylan maintained a determined effort. He successfully completed the marathon with an overall pace of 7:24 min/mile, placing 12th in his division among males aged 25-29. Focusing on sustaining energy distribution in the race's latter stages and potentially enhancing endurance training could further refine future performances, capitalizing on his promising start.