Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Erin Banda #24834 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 Leads to Strong Finish Erin Banda completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive final time of 1:49:12. Throughout the race, Erin maintained a consistent pace, improving incrementally by mile. Her strongest mile was the final one, completed in just 7:49 minutes, showcasing a solid finish. The consistent improvement in pace over the first 10 miles demonstrates effective pacing strategy and endurance. Erin's overall average pace was 8:20 min/mile. In terms of placement, Erin secured an impressive position by consistently advancing through the field. She improved her position significantly over the race, finishing 58th in her division and 238th among females, out of 6546 total participants. Suggesting possible areas for further refinement could involve optimizing the starting pace to gain an early advantage, while the maintained performance showcases a reliable strategy for future events. The split improvements between miles 3 and 5 illustrate steady gains, a clear indicator of effective fitness and pacing.