Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ayush Mathur #11238 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 Pace with a Strong Start at Boulderthon Ayush Mathur ran the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in a total time of 4:09:43, maintaining an overall pace of 9:31 min/mile. Notably, he achieved a standout improvement in pacing compared to his previous half marathon pace of 15:13 min/mile at the 2023 Boulderthon. He moved to an impressive split of 5:17 min/mile between miles 4 and 5, evidencing a notable burst of speed when needed. Throughout the marathon, Ayush maintained a steady pace, only slightly varying from mile to mile. A challenge arose after mile 16, where his pace shifted slower, with split times over 10 minutes per mile. Despite this, he maintained a steady rhythm and regained some ground in the final miles, finishing 597th overall and 119th in the M20-24 division. Ayushs ability to adjust his pace in response to different race stages and conditions is commendable. Enhancing stamina for the latter part may further improve times in future events.