Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Carmody #11509 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

Consistency Amidst Shifting Paces Michael Carmody, at the age of 32, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon representing the A-Team. Over the course of the 26.2 miles, he finished in 4:15:02, maintaining an overall pace of 9:44 min/mile, placing 686th out of 2678 participants. Notably, he secured the 95th position in the M30-34 division. His performance showed remarkable resilience despite fluctuations in individual mile splits, reflecting a strategic approach to race conditions. In terms of split specifics, Michael started with a steady 10:04 min/mile but gradually improved his pace. He hit a strong stride mid-race, with several miles clocking under 9:00 min/mile around miles 5 to 10. Toward the end, although there was a slight slowdown, with splits up to 10:33 min/mile, Michael effectively managed his energy, finishing respectably within his category. Working on maintaining mid-race speeds could be beneficial for future events. Overall, a commendable effort throughout the race.