Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mike Gomez #24927 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

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Mike Gomez successfully completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:50:36, equating to an average pace of 8:26 per mile. Starting his race at a 9:30 pace, Mike steadily improved his mile splits, especially excelling around the 5th and 8th miles, where he consistently logged sub-8:30 splits. Notably, his 9th-mile split time was an impressive 6:18. Finishing in the top 14% overall, he placed 98th in the competitive M35-39 division out of 6546 total participants. Mike experienced a slight deceleration during the 10th mile with a 10:17 split, but quickly regained his momentum, maintaining a strong and steady pace for the remainder of the race. His ability to accelerate after the 11th mile demonstrates his endurance and strategic racing skills. Continuous focus on maintaining those faster splits could further enhance future performance. Overall, Mike's strategy and pacing were commendable throughout the half marathon.