Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jorge Palma #27456 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

Consistently Steady with a Strong Finish at the Boulderthon Jorge Palma delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a solid pace throughout. Starting strong with a first-mile split of 5:21, he secured an early competitive standing. Notably, Jorge achieved his fastest segment within the initial five miles, where he fluctuated between a 5:21 and 5:54-minute mile, showcasing efficiency and control. His pacing was consistent with an overall finish pace of 5:56 min/mile, resulting in an impressive overall elapsed time of 1:17:56. Despite a slightly decelerated pace in the latter half of the course, Jorge exhibited determination by reclaiming a few positions, ending as the 23rd male and taking the 4th spot in his M35-39 division. Considering the total field of 6,546 participants, such a placement is noteworthy. For future races, Jorge might explore strategies to sustain his initial quick pace through later stages for an even more robust closure. Keep up the solid work, Jorge!