Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joshua Mata #11400 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 Start, Tough Finish Joshua began the 2025 Boulderthon marathon with strong initial mile splits, averaging just above 8-minute miles up until mile 4. Notably, his fastest split occurred at mile 15 with a 7:42 pace. By 10 miles, his overall pace was 8:22 min/mile, showcasing steady performance in the first half of the race. His place in the M20-24 division varied slightly, starting at 48th and holding within the top 60 until mile 13. In the latter stages, beginning at mile 17, pace started to slow, moving above a 9-minute mile pace. By mile 21, he reached his slowest point with a 13:48 split, suggesting a breakdown in pace consistency. Finishing with an overall time of 4:06:52 and a 9:25 average pace, he concluded in 113th place in his division. Keeping splits more consistent in latter miles will be pivotal for future improvements.