Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Anthony Branson #27251 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 Pace and Strategic Improvement Anthony Branson from Westminster, CO, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 1:48:11. He maintained an average pace of 8:15 per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, his split times consistently improved or remained stable, showcasing effective pacing strategy. The biggest gain was between miles 9 and 10, where he increased his pace to 7:58 per mile. Anthony started strong with his pacing and strategically improved his position throughout the race, finishing in 756th place overall out of 6,546 participants. His consistent approach helped him significantly improve his position from 989th at the start to 745th at the halfway point, both overall and in his age division M30-34. Impressively, Anthony was able to maintain or improve his performance in his splits, with mile 10 being his fastest segment. Continuing to focus on pacing and maintaining that momentum can further enhance his performance in future races.