Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Martin Stumpf #11102 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 Performance with Strong Finish Martin Stumpf completed the 2025 Boulderthon marathon with a total elapsed time of 4:04:03, maintaining a steady average pace of 9:18 min/mile. Martin's pacing was quite consistent throughout the race, with notable speed in the second half. Starting with a 9:38 min/mile in the first mile, he dropped his pace significantly to 8:22 min/mile by the 19th mile, showcasing resilience and energy management. This late-race push helped him climb the ranks, finishing 22nd in his M40-44 division out of 52, demonstrating impressive race strategy. Despite an early dip in overall placement, Martin managed to recover, improving in place as the race progressed, finishing 535th overall, out of 2,678 participants. Martin showed particular strength between miles 19 and 23, maintaining sub-9-minute pace for several miles. For future races, Martin might consider incorporating more variance in pacing to prevent late-race fatigue, particularly around miles 23-24, where pacing slowed slightly. Overall, a solid performance worthy of recognition.