Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Vautier #23645 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

Steady Start, Dynamic Finish in Half Marathon John's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon showcased a diverse pacing strategy, completing the 13.1-mile race with a total elapsed time of 2:00:58 and an average pace of 9:14 minutes per mile. Notably, his pacing was initially consistent, maintaining an 8:47 min/mile pace for the first two miles. However, John experienced a brief slowdown between miles 3 and 4, with a slower pace of 12:42 min/mile for mile 4, before rebounding with an impressive 5:24 split on mile 5. While the overall placement was 1771 out of 6546 participants, which indicates a solid midfield performance, attention to consistent pacing could offer improvements. Mile 10 was another slower segment with a 12:06 min/mile, which impacted the overall standing. Focusing on sustaining a steady pace throughout the race could enhance future performance, particularly between miles 4 and 7 where noticeable pace fluctuations occurred. Nonetheless, John's ability to recover with strong later splits, like 8:33 in the final mile, is extremely commendable.