Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lexi Mikkelsen #24931 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 Effort with Consistent Splits Lexi Mikkelsen demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Finishing with an overall time of 2:12:39, Lexi maintained an average pace of 10:07 min/mile across the 13.1 miles, placing her 2735th overall out of 6546 participants. Starting off at a 10:27 min/mile pace and quickly finding a rhythm, her splits showed remarkable consistency with most falling between 10:12 and 10:15 min/mile. Notably, she accelerated to an impressive 8:11 min/mile during mile 9, showcasing strong mid-race momentum. While Lexi's performance was consistent, she had a notable slowdown during mile 10 with a pace of 12:42 min/mile. Finishing strong, she improved her speed in the final two miles with paces under 10 min/mile, securing her placement at 339th in her division (F25-29). Continuing to focus on pacing strategy could ensure sustained splits, enhancing overall results. Her dedication to consistent pacing is commendable and stands as a solid foundation for future races.