Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matt Marr #10373 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 Mid-Race with Strategic Pacing Variations Matt Marr, representing the team "Why Are We Here?" at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, finished with a total time of 5:02:12 and an average pace of 11:32 min/mile. Starting strong, his initial splits maintained around 10-minute miles, specifically achieving a split time of 10:00 at mile 2 and mile 6. His rapid split time of 6:40 at mile 5 is notable, marking a strategic surge forward, leading to a temporary jump in placements. Matt's pacing showed variations as the marathon progressed. After mile 7, his pace gently inclined, recording his slowest split of 14:27 at mile 4, but later stabilizing to hover slightly above 11-minute miles for the latter parts. By aligning more evenly with his pacing from early miles, refining endurance for the closing kilometers could enhance overall performance. Analyzing split times and maintaining consistent energy levels throughout may benefit future races.