Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kristen Mcknight #23090 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 Strong Finish Kristen demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. She maintained a consistent pace, averaging 8:05 min/mile, with an official finish time of 1:46:00. Her first mile began at 7:54 min/mile, showing a strong start that placed her 21st in her division. Notably, Kristen's splits reveal potential for optimization, particularly between the 3 and 4-mile mark where her pace fluctuated to 8:14 and 8:25 min/mile respectively. Throughout the race, Kristen's pacing remained steadily consistent, pulling back to a strong pace of 7:41 min/mile at mile 13. This strategy helped her capture her division's 25th spot and finish 186th overall among females. With a total participant field of over 6,546 runners, such performance not only highlights her resilience but sets a great foundation for future races. Focusing on maintaining her pace across all splits can further enhance her performance in upcoming events.