Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Hanna #21031 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

Strong Finish with Improved Pacing Michael Hanna completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:46:15, covering the 13.1-mile distance at an average pace of 8:06 per mile. Notably, Michael improved his positioning throughout the race, ending 59th in his M20-24 division out of 6546 total participants. The performance highlights his ability to maintain a steady progression, especially evident in the latter part of the race. Michael's splits demonstrate strategic pacing improvements. He reacted well from the initial mile of 8:49, progressively lowering his pace to achieve a significant 5:46 split at mile 9, suggesting strong mid-race energy management. Although a deceleration occurred at mile 10 with a 9:27 split, he quickly rebounded to close strong with a final mile in 7:25. Focusing on consistency in pacing after fast miles could further enhance future performances. Keep up the dedication and strategic running!