Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Sullivan #25490 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 Performance with Notable Improvement Ryan Sullivan delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, posting a finish time of 1:29:18, averaging a 6:49 min/mile pace. Notably, his pace improved from last year's Boulderthon, where he ran a 7:26 min/mile, indicating significant progress. He completed the race 117th among male participants and secured 19th place in the M35-39 age group. Ryan demonstrated consistency throughout the race maintaining similar split times. His fastest split was at mile 12 with a time of 6:40, and his pace ranged from 6:30 to 7:07, suggesting an effective pacing strategy. Particularly noteworthy was his ability to improve standings mid-race, evidenced by a strong 5th mile that boosted him to 75th place among males. Analyzing the slower splits can help identify areas for incremental gains, particularly around the 6th and 11th miles.