Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Scott Wert #23683 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 Effort with Steady Pace and Strategic Gains Scott Wert maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 1:35:42. Demonstrating consistency, Scott's average pace was 7:18 min/mile. Notably, he managed to accelerate after the first mile, dropping to a consistent pace around 7:05 min/mile between miles 2 and 6. This is a well-timed strategy that contributed to his improved positions by the midpoint of the course. Scotts strategic pacing is evident as he transitioned through the field. From the start, he improved his overall position from 269 to 241 by mile three, and even more impressively, he held his place around 230 until mile six. His ability to maintain a strong pace from mile seven onward suggests endurance and stamina. To further enhance performance, a focus on maintaining pace consistency in the latter sections might yield valuable time savings. Overall, Scott's performance bodes well for future races.