Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Naomi Bastow #23803 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

Impressive Pace Improvement and Consistent Performance Naomi showcased notable progress in this years Boulderthon Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile course with a time of 1:39:49, achieving an overall average pace of 7:37 min/mile. This performance placed her at 371st out of 6,546 participants. In her division (F25-29), Naomi secured 19th position. Compared to her previous Boulderthon event, where she ran an 8:17 min/mile pace, Naomi has improved by 40 seconds per mile, a significant enhancement that deserves recognition. Analyzing her splits, Naomi began with a promising 7:07 min/mile pace. The middle miles saw some variability, with split paces ranging from 7:17 to 8:26. However, Naomi rallied towards the end, finishing strong with a 7:26 min/mile pace in the 12th mile. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing through the middle sections of races could further optimize future performances. Overall, a commendable achievement with clear progress year over year.