Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Barondess #22500 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

Excellent Pace Improvement from Denver Runner In the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, Michael Barondess completed the race in 1:26:10 with an average pace of 6:34 min/mile. This marked a substantial improvement from his previous race time of 1:32:10 at the 2024 Boulderthon. Notably, Michael increased his placing in the M20-24 division from 12th last year to 9th this year, showcasing progress in his competitive standing. Analyzing the splits, his performance was consistent, maintaining a strong pace close to his average throughout the race. Particularly commendable was his 5th mile, clocking at 6:18 min/mile, indicating a powerful surge. Although the 11th mile showed a slight dip to 6:58 min/mile, recognizing this as a potential area for pacing strategy adjustments could help maintain his momentum in future events. Overall, a great demonstration of growth and stamina from Michael, and there is potential to further optimize pacing for even better results.