Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Bowman #11192 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

Consistency and Strong Finish Highlight Marathon Performance Michael Bowman exhibited steady pacing throughout the 26.2-mile Boulderthon Marathon, with an overall elapsed time of 4:23:32, averaging a pace of 10:03 min/mile. He impressively began with a consistent pace between 9:05 and 9:14 min/mile during the initial 5 miles, which helped maintain a competitive edge early on. His strongest split occurred in mile 10, with a pace of 8:34 min/mile, showcasing a capacity to accelerate as needed. Although the pace slightly tapered in the latter portion of the race, with splits ranging from 9:54 to 11:49 min/mile, Bowman managed to finish 75th in his age division of M35-39. Notably, his final positioning was 825th overall against 2678 competitors, demonstrating resilience. Future focus could be aimed at maintaining energy levels in later miles to reduce slowdown. Overall, Bowman's performance was commendable, marked by consistent early pacing and a strong completion.