Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carson Bleich #22444 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 Splits with a Strong Finish Carson showcased a consistent performance during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:56:09, maintaining a steady average pace of 8:51 min/mile. The standout moment came between miles 4 and 5, with a swift split pace of 5:10 min/mile, which improved his overall positioning significantly. His strategic pacing in this segment earned him one of the top placements at 49th within his division. Examining his splits, Carson achieved a commendable balance for most miles, especially closing with a strong 8:27 min/mile in mile 12. Although there was a slight dip during mile 4 with a pace of 11:53 min/mile, he quickly regained his momentum. Overall, Carson's consistent pacing has shown improvement since his previous marathon, where he completed a full 26.2 miles at a pace of 13:57 min/mile. Keep focusing on that mid-race energy boost to continue advancing positions!