Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matt Norman #12473 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 Start, Slower Finish Matt Norman of Loveland, CO showed commendable consistency in his early race splits at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. His first 6 miles saw split paces between 7:00 and 7:27 min/mile, showcasing a solid start. Notably, Matt's swiftest mile was mile 2 at 7:00 min/mile. During this initial phase, his pace helped position him well, ranging from 91st to 89th in his gender category. In the latter half of the marathon, Matt faced increasing challenges that saw his pace dip, particularly from mile 21 onward. The average split pace slowed to around 8:00 min/mile, with the slowest segment at mile 22, recorded at a 12:09 min/mile pace. While he finished the marathon with an overall time of 3:33:17 and an average pace of 8:08 min/mile, maintaining a steadier pace towards the end could likely enhance future performances. Keep working on stamina and endurance for a smoother finish.