Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Berger #26949 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 Start, Slower Finish: Analysis of Performance Nick Berger from Colorado Springs completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall elapsed time of 3:50:02 and an average pace of 17:33 min/mile. He started strong with early mile splits quicker than the average pace, notably a 9:47 min/mile for the second mile. However, there was a significant change during the seventh mile with a split time of 24:08, increasing his split pace to 24:08 min/mile. It seems the challenges began after the halfway mark, as seen by the consecutive slower paces, including 13:09 min/mile by the eighth mile and 18:19 min/mile by the tenth. Despite the slower finish, an encouraging takeaway is the consistent early splits, especially maintaining around 10-minute miles in the first four miles. For the upcoming races, focusing on evenly distributing energy throughout the race could improve overall elapsed time and placement in the M30-34 division. Consider incorporating more endurance training in the preparation plan to maintain later-stage performance. Keep up the dedication!