Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Carpenter #27236 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strong Finish After Early Struggle Matthew Carpenter's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon demonstrated tenacity and resilience. Representing Team Ego Boost, Matthew completed the 13.1-mile race with an official time of 1:51:24, reflecting an average pace of 8:30 min/mile. Notably, he improved his standing in the Male 40-44 division to 53rd place by the 12-mile mark, which is commendable in a field of 6546 participants. The dramatic pace variation between the 2nd and 3rd mile suggests a strategic approach to the race. After a 26:00-minute split in the third mile, causing a dip in overall standing, Matthew pushed hard, achieving sub 9-minute miles from the 6th mile onward. The recovery and subsequent steady pacing allowed him to regain ground in his gender and division placements. Despite early challenges, consistency in the latter part of the race indicates a solid ability to rebound, an area that could be further refined for future races.