Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Edwards #21529 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 and Strong Finish Benjamin Edwards delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:45:23. Over the 13.1-mile course, Benjamin maintained an average pace of 8:02 min/mile. Notably, his pacing displayed consistency across most splits, particularly evident as he started with an 8:43 min/mile and successfully improved to a remarkable 7:24 min/mile on the final mile. This effective pacing strategy notably contributed to placing 604th out of 6546 participants overall. Benjamin's progression in the race was evident through various metrics. By focusing on pace enhancement, as seen in the significant reduction of 19 seconds per mile from start to finish, he managed to climb the ranks efficiently, ultimately placing 54th in his M20-24 division. Moreover, the placement improvement from 1023rd to 604th showcases sustained effort and strategic execution. Future races could see even better results by further building on his late-race strength.