Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jerry Baerwitz #24587 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 Impressive Negative Splits Jerry Baerwitz completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an official time of 1:33:40, achieving an overall pace of 7:09 min/mile. Notable is Jerry's ability to consistently improve throughout the race, as seen with his split at mile 12 of 6:33 min/mile, marking his fastest pace. His performance was strong, placing him 206th out of 6,546 participants, and 35th in his division for men aged 25-29. A highlight is the evident negative split strategy, with Jerry starting the race with a 7:31 min/mile for the first mile and finishing the final mile in a strong 6:30 min/mile. While the earlier miles displayed a slightly varying pace, the stronger finish indicates a well-maintained energy distribution. Jerry's execution in the latter part of the race exemplifies efficient race management, providing him with a solid placement in the competitive field. Further refinement could focus on early race pacing consistency.