Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rachel Turner #23887 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 Early Momentum Rachel Turner achieved a finishing time of 1:44:09 in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a solid average pace of 7:57 per mile. Throughout the race, her pace slightly evolved, starting with a strong 7:05 min/mile for the first mile and slowing to 8:12 min/mile in the final mile. Notably, her placement in the F20-24 division fluctuated from a high of 6th after mile one, to finishing 26th. Despite the shifting division rankings, Rachel consistently maintained a top-third position within her gender and overall, amid 6,546 runners. There was a noticeable change in pace from miles four to seven, peaking at 8:19 min/mile for mile seven. However, Rachel successfully increased her speed in the final stretch. Keeping a strategic focus on sustaining pace could potentially aid in maintaining speed over the entire course. Overall, Rachel demonstrated a strong and consistent race performance.