Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Christian Beitel-horton #24594 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 Middle, Strong Finish Christian Beitel-horton maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting off with a strong first mile at 7:23 min/mile, he settled into a rhythm and completed the race with an average pace of 7:40 min/mile. Christians splits varied slightly, with his fastest pace at mile 2 (7:14 min/mile) and his slowest at mile 7 (8:02 min/mile). Notably, his final split was 7:40 min/mile, aligning perfectly with his overall average pace. His placements throughout the race saw some fluctuation, particularly in the middle miles; however, he regained some ground by mile 12, achieving his best divisional rank at 60th. Christian ultimately crossed the finish line in 391st place out of 6546 participants. A particular highlight is his consistent performance despite slight slowdowns, showcasing resilience and potential for strategic pacing in future races. Consider analyzing moments where pace drops significantly, such as mile 7, for improvement.