Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mason Zastrow #11573 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 Strong Finish Mason Zastrow demonstrated commendable consistency in his marathon performance at the 2025 Boulderthon. Running for Team Thunder Thighs, he maintained a steady overall pace of 9:13 min/mile. A standout segment was his final mile, completed in 8:56, which indicates a strong finishing strategy. His total race time was 4:01:52 over the 26.2-mile course. Throughout the race, Mason's strategic pacing was evident. He fluctuated between 8:25 and 9:48 min/mile in different segments. This variability provides insights into areas for slight adjustments to maintain even greater consistency. Ending in 92nd place in his M25-29 division, Mason's strategic emphasis on pacing put him in an effective position against 2678 competitors. As a coach, it may be beneficial for Mason to fine-tune his approach in the mid-race segments, ensuring a more efficient overall race strategy.