Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emily Rowley #12444 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

Steady Start, Late Challenges Emily Rowley maintained consistent pacing for the first eight miles of the 2025 Boulderthon, reflecting a commendable ability to stick to a planned pace. Her first mile clocked in at 8:54, with a slight improvement to 8:51 by the second mile. The ninth mile presented challenges, recording a significant slow down to 13:30. Up to the eighth mile, Emily achieved a strong placement of 126th in her division. The tenth and eleventh miles, at 15:02 and 19:37, respectively, suggest an opportunity for endurance improvement in the latter portion of races. Emily rebounded well in the final two miles with 8:50 and 8:38 splits. Overall, she completed the course in 3:54:08 with an average pace of 17:52 min/mile, placing 820th in her division. Continuing to focus on late-race pacing could enhance her performance in future events. Great effort and resilience throughout!