Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Scott Sanders #23759 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 Early Pace with Strategic Recovery Scott Sanders from Forest Park, IL, maintained a consistent early pace at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. He started with strong splits, each clocking in at 7:31 per mile for the initial three miles, though a slight pace drop saw him at a 7:42 min/mile for the fourth mile. This steady start placed him as high as 19th in his age division by the fifth mile, highlighting an effective pacing strategy in the early phases of the race. The middle to later miles proved more challenging, as seen in the pace adjustment during miles 6 through 11, with times steadily increasing from 8:16 min/mile to 8:47 min/mile. Despite these adjustments, Scott displayed resilience in the final miles, concluding with a consistent 8:06 min/mile in the last two splits. Completing the half marathon in 1:45:41 with an average pace of 8:04 min/mile demonstrates a solid effort and room for more strategic pacing towards the end.