Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Juan Lugo #23583 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

Strong Start, Mid-Race Hurdle, and Steady Finish Juan Lugo clocked a strong overall time of 1:39:18 in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:34 min/mile. His initial mile began at a steady 7:29 min/mile, with a noticeable increase to 7:10 min/mile in the second mile, indicating an effective warm-up and control over pacing. A mid-race hurdle occurred with a sudden slowdown during the third mile, taking 24:02, translating to a significant pace drop of 12:53 min/mile. Post the third mile, Juan showcased resilience by recovering with consistent pacing between miles 4 to 13, averaging well above 7:30 min/mile, except for a slight drop in mile 10. Notable was his 5:47 split pace between miles 8 and 9, highlighting potential explosive speed. Placements of 262 out of 4,046 males and 8th in his division show competitive standings. Focus on early race recovery strategies could help maintain the strong start in future events.