Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Manley #12044 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 Early Performance with Gradual Pace Decline Michael Manley's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon showcased a strong start with consistent pacing. His first three miles averaged a solid pace of approximately 6:50 min/mile, starting at 6:46 and maintaining around this mark for the initial phases. Notably, his best division placement was 12th in the M25-29 category at mile 5, highlighting his early speed and competitive edge among peers. However, as the race progressed, the pace gradually declined, particularly after mile 10 where the pace shifted from under 8 min/mile to over 9 min/mile by mile 18. From mile 20 onwards, the split times extended into the 10-minute range. Ending with an average pace of 8:57 min/mile, Michael finished with a time of 3:54:34. For future races, focusing on endurance training could help maintain mid-race momentum and pacing consistency, especially beyond the halfway point. Overall, maintaining early consistency was commendable.