Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Whitley Brincka #22506 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Improvements Whitley Brincka maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, showcasing strategic pacing and notable improvements in positioning over the course. Starting with a consistent pace of 8:53 min/mile through the second mile, Whitley escalated her speed significantly by mile 12 with a split pace of 7:47 min/mile. This improvement reflects her ability to conserve energy and enhance performance progressively, placing her within the top 15% of total participants. Her most significant leap in the rankings occurred in mile 5, where she surged ahead with a split time of 5:00, enhancing her position to 233rd in the female category. Finishing the race at 1:50:49 with an overall pace of 8:27 min/mile, Whitley secured an impressive placement of 74th in her division. To further enhance her performance, focusing on sustaining high pace speeds without sharp drops, as seen in mile 4, could be beneficial for future races.