Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mike Phillips #27642 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 a Strong Late Push Mike Phillips demonstrated a consistent effort during the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon. His pacing was steady across the majority of the splits, beginning with an 11:32 min/mile for the first mile. Notably, Mike achieved an impressive 9:25 min/mile pace at mile 9, indicating a significant surge which helped to boost his overall standing within his division. Furthermore, his midpoint split times revealed a pattern of resilience, with various paces in the 11 to 13-minute range, indicating a strategy of maintaining endurance throughout the race. While Mike finished with an overall time of 2:41:29 and an averaged pace of 12:19 min/mile, there's noticeable fluctuation in certain splits. Particularly, miles 6 and 7 saw pacing increases to 11:46 min/mile and 12:10 min/mile, respectively. However, his ability to recover well towards the latter part of the race and his overall placement suggest a strong understanding of pacing and race endurance. A focus on maintaining a more consistent pace in the mid-sections could enhance race performance in future events. Keep building on that strong finish in future races!