Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Halle Metcalf #21503 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Halle Metcalf showcased impressive consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. She maintained a steady pace around 8:09 min/mile for the initial miles but then tactically accelerated in the latter stages. Notably, between miles 9 and 13, she reduced her pace, clocking a swift 7:05 min/mile in mile 12. Her effort earned her a commendable overall time of 1:41:18, achieving an overall average pace of 7:44 min/mile. Halle displayed effective pacing strategy, as evidenced by her placement improvement from 841st early in the race to ultimately finishing at 413th overall out of 6546 participants. Within her age division, women aged 20-24, she secured 14th place. Her strong finish in the last miles indicates her potential to further improve her starting pace. Continuing to build endurance at faster paces could be beneficial for future races.