Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Wachspress #25241 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

Steady Performance with Notable Recovery Benjamin Wachspress completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive consistent pace, finishing in 1:47:35, averaging an 8:12 min/mile. He ranked 724th out of 6,546 total participants, placing well within his division (M20-24) at 63rd. The initial mile was completed in 8:36, but noted steady improvement in subsequent splits, indicating a positive pacing strategy. An unexpected slowdown occurred between miles 3 and 4, with the pace dropping to 9:14 min/mile. However, Benjamin showed remarkable recovery, clocking an impressive 4:39 min/mile in the 5th split, suggesting strong adaptability and speed. Consistent splits from miles 9 through 13, always near the 8:00 min/mile mark, demonstrate excellent endurance. Continued focus on consistent pace might help enhance future performances.