Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ganesh Pasupathy #25195 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 Pace with Mid-Race Acceleration Ganesh Pasupathy completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:05:42. His pacing was consistent overall, maintaining an average pace of 9:35 min/mile. Notably, there was a significant acceleration in the fifth mile, achieving a swift split pace of 5:23 min/mile which improved his position to 1096 overall and 100th in his division. Such a mid-race surge demonstrates effective pacing strategies and endurance. It's commendable that Ganesh regained momentum after a challenging fourth mile where his pace dropped to 13:34 min/mile. Maintaining a consistent pace is impressive, especially between miles 6 and 13, where splits ranged between 9:23 and 9:57 min/mile. For future races, focusing on sustaining speed post-surges can further enhance performance. His final position was 2154 out of 6546 participants, placing him 190th in the M35-39 division. Representing Veralevel Retro Gangers, Ganesh showcased both physical endurance and race strategy.