Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Lodato #22761 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 with Mid-Race Surge Highlights Performance Nicholas Lodato maintained a consistent 8:56 min/mile pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:57:05. The strategy was evident from his splits, which show a slight acceleration between mile 2 (8:24 min/mile) and mile 3 (8:35 min/mile). Notably, his performance peaked during this phase, as he improved his overall placement from 1377 to 1128 by mile 3, reflecting an effective surge strategy. Analyzing the results further, Nicholas completed the race placing 1403rd overall out of 6546 participants, putting him in the top 22% of the field. In his age division (M30-34), he placed 223rd, and 910th amongst male competitors. There is potential for refining pace management, as seen in the final mile where the pace slightly dipped. The overall performance demonstrates strength and endurance, with a notable effort between miles 2 and 3, suggesting opportunities to harness mid-race momentum over longer distances.