Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carla Hammer #23586 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 Strategic Pacing Carla Hammer delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:46:09 with an average pace of 8:06 min/mile. Notably, she secured 2nd place in her age division, F60-64, maintaining a consistent division rank throughout the race. Her splits reveal a strong start, recording a 7:38 min/mile pace in the first mile and maintaining sub-8:00 min/mile for multiple miles. An impressive 7:50 min/mile was clocked in the 12th mile, showing endurance and tenacity. Although she witnessed some fluctuation in her overall placementwith an initial rank of 378 and final position of 652her commitment and pace management ensured she remained competitive within her division. Reviewing pace variations, particularly between miles 4 and 7, where minutes per mile increased slightly, may provide insights for future performance tuning. Overall, Carla demonstrated strategic pacing and consistent effort, notable for her strong finish.