Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Paules #27197 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 Rapid Burst Ryan maintained a solid and consistent pacing strategy throughout the Boulderthon Half Marathon, with most splits hovering around the 8:30 to 8:40 min/mile range. His most notable pace was a swift 6:29 min/mile at mile 9, which was an exceptional burst, moving him up in the rankings. Consistency is key in long-distance events, and his performance shows this strength. Even with the fast mile 9, his overall finish time was 1:51:53, which equates to an average pace of 8:32 min/mile. His rankings were competitive, particularly by mile 5 when he ascended to position 668 overall. While mile 10 saw a slight slowdown with a 10:20 pace, addressing this dip can further enhance his performance. Focus on maintaining speed post-fast bursts. Overall, its a promising performance with meaningful takeaways for future races.