Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emily Merewether #24581 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 Emily maintained strong consistency throughout the Boulderthon Half Marathon, demonstrating impressive pacing. For the first half of the race, her splits were remarkably steady, hovering around an 8:03 to 8:08 min/mile pace. Starting with an 8:03 min/mile for the first two miles, Emilys commitment to maintaining this speed was clear. Notably, her pace slightly fluctuated during miles 3 to 6, staying between 8:05 to 8:12 min/mile, which suggests that she managed her effort well despite changes in the course or energy levels. Emilys performance in the second half showed remarkable improvement, significantly ramping up her pace. Moving from a split pace of 8:10 in mile 4 to an impressive 7:25 min/mile by mile 10 is noteworthy. The consistent drop in her overall placement, from 769th at mile 1 to 522nd by the finish, highlights her effective pacing strategy and strong finish. Future races might benefit from exploring ways to start with slightly higher intensity, without sacrificing her strong finishing kick.