Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cormac Macphail #25101 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 Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Cormac Macphail's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon displayed an engaging progression in split times, with a final result of 1:48:20 and an average pace of 8:16 min/mile. Notably, Cormac excelled in both placement and pace during the latter portion of the race, achieving his best placings between Miles 9 and 13, where he maintained a pace ranging from 8:19 to 7:12 min/mile. This strategic improvement was highlighted by his progress from 80th to 69th in the M20-24 division in this segment. The most remarkable split was Mile 9, with a rapid 6:05 pace. Although a slower 12:41 was recorded at Mile 4, Cormac effectively regained momentum in subsequent miles, demonstrating adaptive pacing and maintaining a solid overall placement at 764th out of 6546 participants. Continued focus on maintaining momentum in the middle sections could further enhance Cormac's performance. Overall, this race underscored impressive adaptability and resilience on behalf of Cormac and "The Muffin Monsters".