Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Doug Collins #23218 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 Speed with Notable Improvement Doug Collins displayed impressive consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon. His average pace was 6:41 min/mile over the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles, culminating in a finish time of 1:27:34. Noteworthy is his steady pace between miles 1 and 4, maintaining between 6:43 to 6:48 min/mile, despite slight oscillations in placement. His acceleration during the middle miles was particularly striking, as seen in the 5th and 6th miles with split paces of 6:35 min/mile, showcasing his ability to strategically quicken the pace. Further analysis reveals that Doug drastically improved from last years Boulderthon, cutting nearly 26 minutes from his previous finish. His overall placement surged to 111 out of 6,546 total participants, rising significantly in rankings within his division. The consistency in his pace, with minor fluctuations, suggests a well-executed race plan. For future races, maintaining this level of focus and consistent pacing strategy will continue to enhance his performance. Keep refining those pacing strategies to further enhance race execution.