Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Ernst #25911 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 Varied Pacing David Ernst from Atlanta, GA completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a total time of 2:41:26, maintaining an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Throughout the race, David demonstrated a dynamic pacing strategy. His fastest split came at mile 9 with a time of 9:25, displaying a significant boost. Conversely, mile 10 saw a notable slowdown at a pace of 16:06, suggesting possible fatigue or strategic recovery. Overall, his pacing varied, showing a significant range from start to finish. Throughout the race, David's placement oscillated but he displayed particular strength between miles 5 and 9. At mile 5, he made significant strides, placing 52nd in his division, his best standing in the M50-54 category. Consistency is key, and while his peak performance at mile 5 is commendable, the strategy of maintaining momentum in the latter miles could be an area of focus to enhance outcomes in future events. Continuing to refine pacing in the later stages could prove beneficial.