Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brooks Budelis #26958 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

Inconsistent Splits Highlight Half Marathon Experience Brooks Budelis completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:40:46, averaging a pace of 12:16 min/mile. The race consisted of inconsistent splits with a notable 6:02 min/mile for the 5th mile, which significantly boosted overall placement to 1680th position. However, the 7th mile marked a notable decline with a 27:35 split, impacting the final standings. Despite a challenging performance profile, Brooks showed resilience with an improvement in the last few miles, ultimately finishing 4440th overall. Brooks ranked 2065th in gender and 462nd in the M30-34 division among 6546 participants. Previous results suggest Brooks has room to match earlier half marathon performances where sub-2:15 times have been achieved. Consider focusing on consistent pacing throughout to leverage early race strengths more effectively in future events.