Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Josh Werner #22238 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 Pace with Strong Recovery Josh maintained a steady pace during the initial miles, averaging around 8:14 min/mile for the first three miles. This consistency helped him savor a brief boost in performance at mile 5, clocking the fastest split of the race at a remarkable 5:07 min/mile. Although the pace slipped at mile 4 with a slower 12:01 split, this was promptly followed by that impressive mile 5 recovery, which bolstered his overall performance. The latter stages of the race displayed a stable pace with minor variations. The final elapsed time of 1:51:45 at 8:31 min/mile for the Boulderthon Half Marathon places Josh in the top one-third of his division, showcasing a commendable performance among 6546 participants. Analyzing the data, pacing strategy and fluctuation awareness in the middle miles can further enhance future race outcomes. Keeping a steady form, avoiding slower miles, will be beneficial for upcoming events.