Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jane Mcdonald #27357 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 Pacing with Remarkable Mid-Race Surge Jane Mcdonald, from Boulder, CO, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:47:26 and an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. Starting with a strong first mile at an 8:09 pace, Jane maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the race. A notable split was from mile 4, where she faced a slower pace of 11:33, yet she impressively surged back with a strikingly fast mile 5 at 4:48 pace, finishing that split with improved overall placement. Despite the slight setback in mile 4, Jane demonstrated resilience and regained her momentum quickly. Compared to her previous year's time of 1:52:34, she showed significant improvement in both overall time and pace. Consistency in the majority of her splits suggests a well-executed race strategy. For future races, focusing on building endurance for middle miles could further enhance her performance.