Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Bercow #27207 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 Race Execution with Room for Pacing Adjustments Matthew showcased a solid performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a finishing time of 1:47:26 and an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. He demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race, maintaining an impressive pace close to the overall average. Notably, he started strong with a 7:42 min/mile pace in the first mile and managed his effort proactively, albeit with slight variances as the race progressed. Even though his placement fluctuated throughout the race, his ability to stay competitive, particularly after mile 5, was noteworthy. Analyzing the splits reveals an area where optimization might provide benefits: maintaining pace momentum in the latter half. The slight slowdown from mile 7 onwards with paces like 8:24 and 8:23 could be fine-tuned to sustain initial performance levels. Matthew's consistent pacing hints at a promising foundation for future races, with potential room to refine pacing strategies for better overall outcomes.