Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Hopkins #21686 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 Late Surge Sam Hopkins demonstrated a solid and consistent performance during the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon, finishing in 1:35:50 with an average pace of 7:18 min/mile. His most impressive surge came between miles 10 and 12. Mile 12 in particular was Sams fastest, with a split pace of 6:59 min/mile. This suggests a well-timed energy boost that can be potentially leveraged more throughout future races. Throughout the race, Sam maintained a competitive position, finishing 255th overall out of 6546 runners. His splits show consistent pacing with slight fluctuations. Notably, Sams position improved significantly in the fifth mile, capturing 167th place overall. This demonstrates his potential for strategically moving up in the pack. For enhanced future performance, focusing on maintaining this pace consistency can help Sam blend speed with stamina more effectively, aiming for steady gains in overall placements. Great effort, Sam!