Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Carmody #11508 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 Effort with Areas for Enhanced Pacing David Carmody completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:18:30, averaging a pace of 9:52 min/mile. Starting with a moderate pace, David completed mile 1 in 10:05, accelerating to a strong 5:26 during mile 5. Notably, faster splits such as the 8:24 pace at mile 12 highlighted his capability for more efficient pacing. However, towards the latter stages, there was a noticeable decline in the split times, reaching 11:36 during mile 20. Despite this, David's steady placements in the M30-34 division reflect consistent effort. His overall finish position was 743 out of 2678 participants, placing him 566th among male runners and 102nd in his division. By focusing on maintaining the mid-race pace throughout the latter part, David could enhance performance in future races. Overall, a commendable effort with specific splits indicating potential for stronger endurance training.