Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Ryan #11918 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

Sustained Momentum with Potential for Late Race Strategy Refinement Matthew Ryan delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:31:09. Starting strong, he achieved his fastest split in the 12th mile at 5:10 min/mile, showcasing his ability to surge when needed. Notably, he maintained a steady pace under 5:30 min/mile through much of the race, holding 4th place until the 24th mile. This demonstrates solid pacing across a significant portion of the marathon. A minor slowdown occurred towards the end, with the last few miles averaging closer to 6:00 min/mile. This saw a slip in placement from 3rd to 6th overall out of 2678 participants. Analyzing late-race pacing strategies could help maintain placement in future races. Overall, Matthew's performance shows competitive strength in the marathon distance, and with slight adjustments, the potential for enhancing results is clear.