Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Walker #11721 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 Pace and Strong Finish Nick Walker, running in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, completed the 26.2-mile course in 3:28:00, maintaining a consistent average pace of 7:56 per mile. Beginning strong, Nick's initial miles reflected consistent execution with split times around 7:52 to 8:05 per mile. A highlight was Nick's performance at the 5-mile mark, where he reached his best position at 148th overall. His finish time placed him 142nd overall out of 2678 participants, 120th among men, and 19th in the M20-24 age division. Throughout the race, Nick demonstrated reliable pacing with only a few slower kilometer splits, such as Mile 13 and Mile 14, clocking in at 8:19 per mile. Notably, he picked up speed toward the end, with a rapid Mile 24 reaching 7:46 per mile. This shows a capacity for a strong finish. Consider dedicating training to sustaining faster splits in the second half, particularly between Mile 10 and Mile 14, to improve future race performance.