Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Al Tarnowicz #22120 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Al Tarnowicz completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:45:12, maintaining an average pace of 8:01 min/mile. His placing was 594th overall out of 6546 participants, and he secured the 66th spot in the M35-39 division. Starting with a solid 7:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, Al showed consistency in his performance, with minor variations in split times, demonstrating strong endurance throughout the race. In comparison to his previous marathon in 2024, Al significantly improved his pace, cutting down from a 10:09 min/mile to 8:01 min/mile in a shorter race. A key highlight was the final mile, where he clocked his fastest pace at 7:38 min/mile. Focusing on sustaining the early pace through the middle segments could enhance Al's performance even further. Great work on showcasing improved speed and a strong finishing sprint!