Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Karim Martinez #26035 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 Effort with a Strong Finish Karim Martinez maintained a steady pace in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, starting with a 7:45 min/mile during the first mile. His splits showed consistent effort, staying close to the 8:00 min/mile mark for much of the race. Notably, Karim improved his speed after mile 6, particularly excelling in mile 9 with a split pace of 7:36 min/mile. His final mile was his quickest, clocking in at 7:28 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. He completed the half marathon in 1:42:07, achieving an overall average pace of 7:47 min/mile and placed 10th in his division, showcasing his competitiveness. Analyzing the data, an area for potential improvement could be maintaining a faster pace through the middle miles, as there was a slight dip between miles 3 and 6. Overall, Karim's performance was solid with a clearly strong conclusion to his race.