Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Verrone #22566 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

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Fluctuations John Verrone completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:51:07, maintaining an overall pace of 8:29 min/mile. His strong finish is highlighted by the 8:13 min/mile pace in the first and twelfth miles. The fourth mile was a bit slower, clocking in at 11:39, but John recovered impressively with a speedy 5:06 split in the fifth mile, showcasing his ability to adapt and push through difficult parts of the race. Overall, John placed 929th out of 6,546 participants, 636th among male runners, and 163rd in the M30-34 division. Consistency appeared to be key in the latter half, with mile splits generally hovering around the 8:30 mark. To build on this performance, focusing on maintaining consistent pacing across all miles would be beneficial. Nonetheless, John's capability to adjust mid-race and finish strong is commendable. Keep leveraging those bursts of speed when necessary.