Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Elise Whisler #24741 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 Pace with Strong Finish Elise Whisler completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:32:25, showcasing a consistent pace throughout the race. Her average pace was 7:03 min/mile. Starting strong with a 7:01 min/mile in the first mile, Elise maintained a steady pace, consistently clocking each mile around or slightly below the 7:03 min/mile mark. Notably, Miles 2 and 10 were highlights, with split paces dipping to 6:50 and 6:57 min/mile respectively, demonstrating increased speed on these segments. In terms of placement, Elise made a strong impression within the F25-29 division, moving forward from 10th to 8th over the race duration. Her overall placement was 186th out of 6546 participants, and she finished 33rd among female racers. There is room to work on maintaining the mid-race momentum when her pace slightly dipped. With her demonstrated ability to pick up speed in the latter part of the race, targeted interval training could enhance endurance and speed throughout.