Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Annika Stephan #24520 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

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Annika Stephan delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 8:06 min/mile, she completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:46:06. The highlight of her run was the consistent pacing, with her fastest pace hitting 7:37 min/mile in the last stretch, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Throughout the race, Annika's placement showed notable improvement. She started at 767th place overall after mile 1 and advanced to finish at 648th place overall, demonstrating steady progress and endurance. Within her division (F20-24), she moved from 34th place at the beginning to secure the 32nd position by the end. Focusing on maintaining her pacing consistency will be beneficial for future races, especially since her most potent speeds were evident in later miles. Overall, she showed great effort and determination.