Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Mayer #27234 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 Pacing with a Strong Mid-Race Charge Ben Mayer completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:49:48, maintaining an average pace of 8:22 min/mile. Representing the team "Ego Boost," Ben exhibited a solid effort across the race's 13.1 miles. Notably, his strongest performance occurred between the 4th and 5th mile, where he achieved a split pace of 8:02 min/mile, significantly climbing in placement. Throughout the race, Ben consistently placed within the M40-44 division, with his best position at the 5th mile as 27th. While the latter half of the race saw some fluctuation in splits, specifically an 8:48 min/mile split at the 11th mile, Ben's overall performance remained commendable. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pace beyond the 6th mile could yield even better positioning in his division. Keep building on those mid-race surges for continued success.