Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Casey Westan #27111 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

Impressive Pace and Strong Finish in Boulder Casey Westan demonstrated a consistent and disciplined approach in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:47:16 with an overall pace of 8:11 min/mile. Starting the race with steady splits, she maintained an average pace of 8:48 min/mile for the first two miles. Notable fluctuations arose by the third mile with a pace of 9:18 min/mile, potentially indicating an adjustment period. Remarkably, the second half of the race evidenced a powerful comeback, particularly notable in the 5th and 6th miles, where she accelerated to a swift pace of 6:48 min/mile in consecutive miles. Her final lap precision and endurance showcased tangible improvement, closing the race with an 8:11 min/mile pace for the last full mile. This performance placed Casey 209th among females and 29th within her F35-39 division, a strong showing with room to build toward future races. An impressive progression as the race advanced.