Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Li #11741 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 Start with Potential for Consistency Katie Li had an impressive beginning at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Her first mile pace was a solid 7:40 min/mile, ranking her 23rd in her age division. By the second mile, her pace slightly declined to 7:59 min/mile, causing her divisional ranking to shift to 49th. Remarkably, Katie still managed to keep a steady overall pace of around 7:54 min/mile through miles 4 to 6. This demonstrates her capability to maintain a consistent pace over a few miles, suggesting a strong physical and mental endurance in the earlier stages. A significant challenge arose after mile 8, with Katie's pace dropping drastically to 11:52 min/mile and ultimately a final race pace of 15:43 min/mile. Despite this, her re-established faster pace in the final 2 miles, including a 7:45 min/mile split, indicates a strong finish strategy. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace in the latter half could enhance her performance further.