Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Catherine Leonard #22804 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 Splits with Strong Divisional Performance Catherine Leonard completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:36:37 and an average pace of 7:22 per mile. Her performance was highlighted by a strong divisional standing, finishing 5th in the F40-44 category. Throughout the race, Catherine maintained consistent mile splits, starting with a fast 7:10 for the first mile and holding a sub-7:30 pace for most of the race. Notably, her fastest split was a 6:52, which was achieved during mile 5, demonstrating her potential for speed. While Catherine's overall time was slightly slower than her previous Boulderthon performance of 1:35:41, where she ranked 3rd in her division, she still showed remarkable consistency across much larger competition with a total of 6,546 participants this year. Strategically enhancing the pace, especially in the latter half, could further improve her performance. Overall, Catherine's consistency and strategic pacing are commendable.