Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cassandra Hoisington #20424 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, Strong Finish Cassandra Hoisington delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Across the 13.1-mile course, Cassandra started strong with her initial miles averaging under 8:00 min/mile. Her initial split was at an impressive 7:46 min/mile pace, ranking her 14th within the F35-39 division. Notably, her pacing remained consistent for the first six miles, staying comfortably under the 8:00 min/mile mark. Though some pacing adjustments occurred in the latter stages, with an increased split of 9:17 at mile 11, Cassandra demonstrated resilience, allowing her to complete in 1:49:34, maintaining an average pace of 8:21 min/mile. Her finish among 6,546 participants placed her 34th in her division and 244th among women. Focusing on maintaining the strong start through the latter miles could enhance overall consistency, potentially leading to improved overall times in future races. Keep up the excellent work!