Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Blewett #21545 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 Start, Challenges in the Later Stages Matthew started strong at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive initial pace of 7:48 min/mile, positioning himself in the mid-400s overall. He maintained an average pace below 8 minutes per mile through the first five miles. Notably, his performance at the 5th mile surged, improving his overall standing significantly to 337th place. However, a progressive slowdown was observed beyond mile 6, with split paces rising from 8:22 min/mile to a challenging 9:14 min/mile at mile 11. While he ended the race with a final time of 1:52:05, recent splits suggest a steady decline, with an 8:33 min/mile pace overall. Comparing with his previous marathon, Matthew has shown improved pacing in the half marathon format. For future races, focusing on maintaining a stronger pace in the latter stages could result in overall time enhancements and better placements.