Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Robert Sangster #24300 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

Consistency and Recovery: Analyzing Splits and Performance Robert Sangster ran the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a consistent pace, finishing in 2:28:54 and averaging an 11:21 min/mile. The initial miles showed a stable pace: 10:01 min/mile at mile 1 and improved to 9:50 min/mile at mile 2. A significant drop occurred between miles 2 and 3, with the pace slowing to 27:58 min/mile, leading to an eventual recovery. The fastest split was recorded between miles 4 and 5 with an impressive 3:49 min/mile. While Sangster ranked 3875th overall, he climbed positions notably from mile 4 onward. Notable gains were seen in the gender and division ranks after mile 4, such as maintaining the same placement from mile 5 to mile 7. Focusing on maintaining pace consistency throughout all segments could help improve overall times and placing. Analyzing the reason for the early significant slowdown may identify areas for strengthening or recovery strategies. Keep honing those skills and building on your strengths!