Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Mwakatobe #27659 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 Early Pacing with Late Challenges Sam Mwakatobe maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, starting strong with a consistent sub-7:30 pace for the first four miles. The first mile marked a swift beginning with a 7:21 pace, and Sam managed an impressive 7th place in his division for that segment. Mile 5 stood out as an impressive moment, climbing positions to 231 overall and 6th in his division. As the race progressed, particularly in the latter half, there was a noticeable gradual slowdown. The splits showed a transition from a 7:44 pace in mile 4, moving towards an 8:42 in mile 11. Ultimately, Sam finished the race with an overall pace of 7:54 min/mile, securing 11th place in his division out of a significant 6546 participants. Focusing on pacing strategies in the latter miles might enhance future performances.