Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cassandra Phelan #26615 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

Cassandra's Steady Performance with a Standout Split Cassandra Phelan showcased consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an average pace of 11:09 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest split on mile 9, clocking in at 8:37 min/mile, which is a significant speed boost compared to her overall pace. This demonstrates potential for maximizing speed bursts. While Cassandra maintained a steady pace for the majority of the race, her split times varied slightly, with her slowest mile at 13:16 during mile 10. Strategically distributing her effort throughout could improve her overall performance in future races. Encouragingly, Cassandra finished as the 532nd in her division among nearly 1,000 runners. Being part of Team Cooldown, there's a great opportunity for collaboration and shared learning experiences, which could aid in enhancing race strategies. Keep building on those strong moments, Cassandra!