Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Asrahi Rodriguez #22398 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

Strong Second Half Surges Ahead Asrahi Rodriguez from Santa Monica showed an impressive performance with a final time of 1:50:57, averaging an 8:28 min/mile pace. Placing 912th out of 6,546 participants, he ranked 627th in male overall and 133rd in the M25-29 category. Rodriguez showcased a particular strength in the second half of the race. After a slower 12:25 min/mile between miles 3 and 4, he bounced back remarkably with consistent pacing under 9:00 min/mile. The most interesting highlights of Rodriguez's race came with two notably fast split times. Between miles 4 and 5, Rodriguez achieved an impressive 5:24 min/mile, boosting his place significantly. Additionally, his final mile was completed at a swift 7:34 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. For future races, aiming for greater consistency in early miles might help reduce overall time, but his ability to finish strongly demonstrates excellent endurance and pacing strategy.