Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ella Thompson #23625 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 a Strong Finish Ella Thompson delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Her overall time was 1:42:29, maintaining an average pace of 7:49 min/mile for the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she improved her placement significantly during the race; starting at 661st place overall and climbing to finish 462nd out of 6546 participants. Her strongest segments occurred towards the race's end, where she consistently improved her pace, ultimately logging her fastest mile in the final stretch with a 7:32 min/mile pace. Ella's performance was particularly strong in the F25-29 age division, where she finished 28th. Her pacing strategy showed clear improvement after the fifth mile, where she made a bold leap in placement. This indicates effective pacing and energy management, which can be leveraged in future races. Exploring ways to maintain the initial pace established in the first mile could further enhance her results. Keep up the strong work, Ella!