Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Layman #25599 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 Pace with Strong Division Standing Benjamin Layman showcased steady pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. His final time of 1:25:31 resulted in an average pace of 6:31 min/mile. Impressively, his splits remained relatively uniform, with most hovering slightly above or below his average pace. Notably, his first mile was completed in 6:20, setting a strong tone. He maintained a steady middle-section performance, clocking mile 5 in 6:21 and hitting a 6:26 in mile 12, indicative of a balanced effort. Layman did well in his division, finishing 8th in the M40-44 category out of many competitive runners. Among the substantial field of 6546, he finished 78th overall. His most consistent segment came in miles 6 to 10, maintaining a closely-knit pace range while steadily progressing within his group. Moving forward, focusing on a slightly faster closing mile could enhance his overall placement further, capitalizing on his demonstrated endurance and steady pacing.