Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jax Heil #26878 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

Tactical Start, Consistent Mid-Race, Potential Late-Race Pacing Jax Heil achieved a final time of 1:32:30 in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 7:03 min/mile. At the 5-mile mark, Jax demonstrated impressive progress, jumping to 85th overall, with a notable split time of 6:32 min/mile. This was the fastest mile he clocked throughout the race. Such acceleration in the middle stages is commendable, showcasing strong endurance and strategy. Throughout the race, Jax's pacing exhibited several fluctuations. Most consistent early on, the first two miles were run at paces of 6:38 and 6:33 min/mile. As the race progressed, the pace naturally slowed, particularly noticeable between miles 11 and 13, with mile 11 pacing at 7:52 min/mile. Enhancing endurance for the latter stages could optimize overall performance. Overall placement among 6546 participants was 188th, and within his division, Jax placed 32nd, marking a solid performance across a competitive field.