Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Will Denniston #24566 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Will maintained a steady pace throughout the Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:39:20, averaging a pace of 7:35 min/mile. Early splits showed a slight fluctuation, with his pace starting at 7:56 min/mile and adjusting to a steady sub-7:40 min/mile after mile one. Notably, Will's fastest split occurred between miles 11 and 12, hitting a swift 7:11 min/mile, indicating a strong increase in pace towards the end of the race. In terms of placement, Will navigated through a crowded field of 6,546 participants, landing 350th overall and 32nd in his division, M20-24. While he started in the 559th position at mile one, his strategic control and endurance were evident as he improved his overall placement to 289th at mile 12. Consider refining strategies during the early miles to optimize race positioning further. Keep focusing on late-race pace increases, as they clearly contribute to competitive placements.