Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Durette #25930 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 Ben Durette maintained solid pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. With a steady pace, he completed the race in 1:57:10, managing an average of 8:56 minutes per mile. Ben showed consistency early on with his first few splits all around the 8:58 to 9:02 min/mile range. Notably, he picked up his speed in the last few miles, clocking his fastest split at mile 12 with a remarkable 8:17 pace, significantly improving his position in his division during the final stretches. Ben's performance stood out in a field of 6,546 participants, securing the 1,413th overall position and 226th in his age group, Men 30-34. Tracking his progress, he moved from 1721st place to 1110th by mile 12, demonstrating effective race strategy and endurance. Focusing on maintaining speed in early and late stages could lead to even better performance next time. Keep up the excellent work on pacing and accelerations!