Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Underwood #12068 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

Steady Pace with Strategic Splits Matthew Underwood demonstrated a consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. His overall time was 3:13:46, averaging a pace of 7:23 min/mile. Impressively, Matthew maintained a strong position in his division, finishing 11th out of the M25-29 group. Notably, he began the race with an initial mile pace of 6:43 min/mile, and his fastest split occurred at mile 10 with a pace of 6:12 min/mile. Throughout the marathon, Matthew showed strategic pacing, particularly from mile 5 to mile 15, where he consistently averaged around 6:36 min/mile. There was a noticeable shift starting at mile 17 where his pace began to slow, peaking at a 9:47 min/mile during mile 21. Evaluating the later splits, focusing on maintaining an even pace through the latter miles of the race could enhance future performances. Matthew's overall execution is commendable, reflecting both endurance and strategic race planning.