Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aicher Hearon #24117 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 Pace with a Strong Finish During the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, Aicher Hearon delivered a solid performance with a final time of 1:54:45, averaging an elapsed pace of 8:45 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Starting the race conservatively, his early splits ranged from a 10:00 min/mile pace in the first mile to slower segments, notably at mile 4 with a 13:51 min/mile pace. However, he rebounded impressively during the latter part of the race, demonstrating remarkable improvement with negative splits, ending with a swift 6:51 min/mile pace in the final mile. Strategically, Aicher showed his ability to recover and accelerate, moving from 1243rd place in his gender after the first mile, and ultimately finishing 795th. His fastest segments, with several sub-8-minute miles after the halfway mark, reveal that his strength lies in his endurance and finishing power. Focusing on maintaining the initial pacing in future races could further enhance his overall performance. Excellent effort overall, especially in the second half of the race.