Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Isom #26146 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 with Consistent Improvement Matthew Isom displayed remarkable consistency and improvement at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with splits of 8:10 min/mile for the first two miles, Matthew maintained a steady pace through the early part of the race. As the race unfolded, he increased his pace to 7:53 min/mile by the 7th mile and further improved to a notable pace of 7:28 min/mile by mile 13. This progression underscores his ability to manage energy efficiently and finish strong. Matthew finished with an overall time of 1:43:27, achieving an overall standing of 509 out of 6546 participants, a commendable performance and a significant improvement from his previous 10K race. Within his division, he placed 100th, showing substantial competitive edge in the M30-34 group. While Matthew's increasing pace is a strong attribute, focusing on maintaining or accelerating the pace through the mid-race segment could enhance overall performance in future events.