Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Victoria Bricker #25208 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 Mid-Race Push Victoria Bricker maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, achieving a final time of 1:45:35. With an average pace of 8:03 min/mile, she secured a notable position in her division, placing in the top 36 out of 6546 participants. Noteworthy was her performance between miles 8 and 9, where she clocked a remarkable 6:10 min/mile split. This acceleration helped her to competitively move up in placement. Compared to her 2024 Boulderthon performance, Victoria improved both her time and pace, cutting over two minutes from her previous years race. Some splits, particularly the 10:14 min/mile split at the 10-mile mark, showed a mild deceleration, which can be addressed to enhance future performances. Overall, Victoria's race strategy was effective, and continued focus on mid-race segment improvements would further optimize her results in upcoming races.