Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Murray iii #23039 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 Pacing Leads to Improved Performance William Murray III ran the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with marked improvement. His finishing time of 1:45:18 demonstrates a significant enhancement from his previous results. Notably, his average pace improved drastically to 8:02 min/mile from 8:59 min/mile two years ago. Throughout the race, his pacing was relatively consistent, with most miles around the 8-minute mark. A key highlight is his mid-race performance, particularly between miles 4 and 5, where he achieved a swift split of 7:39 min/mile. This surge impacted his position positively, reaching as high as 380th place overall at that point. Although there were minor pace fluctuations in later miles, placing 599th out of 6,546 participants signifies his advancement. A focus on sustaining the mid-race pace in the latter miles could contribute to further progress. His transition into a more competitive division didn't hinder performance, demonstrating his growing strength and endurance.