Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mark Matzker #12618 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 with a Strong Middle Segment Mark Matzker's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon showcased his ability to maintain a consistent pace across the marathon distance. He clocked an average pace of 9:47 min/mile, completing the 26.2-mile course in an elapsed time of 4:16:31. Mark's initial splits were particularly steady, maintaining around a 9:04 min/mile pace for the first two miles, indicating a well-managed race start. This early pace allowed for a strong middle portion of the race as reflected in splits like miles 5 and 6 where he picked up the pace to 7:29 min/mile. Notably, in the 45-49 male division, Mark ranked 25th out of his peers, placing him in the top 10% for his age group. Toward the end of the race, there was a noticeable slowing in his pace, particularly in the final mile where the pace dropped to 15:05 min/mile. Mark can consider working on endurance for the closing miles in future races to sustain his initial momentum over the entire course.