Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mike Rothenberg #27168 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 and Strong Finish Elevate Performance Mike Rothenberg completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a notable finish time of 1:42:12, maintaining an average pace of 7:48 min/mile. Impressively, Mike advanced to 449th place overall among 6,546 participants, and clinched 11th place in his division (M55-59). Displaying impressive pacing consistency, he maintained a pace close to his average from start to finish, with standout splits at Miles 5 and 12, clocking in at 7:39 and 7:17 min/mile respectively. Compared to his previous Boulderthon performances, Mike improved significantly from times of 1:59:37 in 2023 and 1:50:28 in 2024. His strategic pacing and stronger finish suggest notable progress. While he showed a bit of variance near the middle of the race, his ability to speed up towards the end showcases a high level of endurance and tactical execution, marking a substantial improvement in his half marathon efforts. Keep focusing on sustaining those later miles to continue this upward trend!