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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ryan Thorpe #12841 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort Through 26.2 Miles at Altitude Ryan Thorpe finished the marathon in 3:57:18, averaging 9:03 per mile. He opened briskly, covering the first mile in 8:57, and held a strong rhythm near 8:358:40 through the middle miles before gradually easing pace in the second half. His final mile came in at 9:10, showing a steady, controlled close rather than a fade. His sharpest sustained running came between miles 10 and 11, where he covered consecutive miles in 8:10 and 7:44 the quickest two-mile stretch of his day. That effort came at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet, adding weight to his pace there. Building a touch more strength for the final 10K, where pace eased into the 10-minute range, could help him carry that mid-race speed closer to the finish next time.