Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mila Bergmann-ruzicka #24815 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 Ability with a Strong Surge Mid-Race Mila Bergmann-Ruzicka showcased impressive consistency throughout her 2025 Boulderthon half marathon, maintaining a steady pace within a tight range. Her average pace for the entire race was 11:25 min/mile, with individual mile splits mostly between 10:44 and 11:51 min/mile. A notable highlight was her performance in the 9th mile, where she significantly boosted her pace to 8:51 min/mile, demonstrating her capability for acceleration amidst the distance. An area to focus on would be the 10th mile where a sudden reduction in pace to 14:29 min/mile occurred, the slowest of her race. Analyzing this to determine factors impacting pace, such as fatigue or terrain, could help in fine-tuning strategies to maintain momentum. Mila finished the race with an overall time of 2:29:42, placing her 2023rd among females and 564th in her age division. Her performance reflects strong potential, with room to build on her pacing strategy.