Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Galbraith #26534 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 Pace with Strong Finish Matthew Galbraith demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with an 8:22 min/mile pace for both the first and second mile, Matthew maintained a close range, slightly varying between 8:21 and 8:25 min/mile over the initial 5 miles. Noteworthy improvements were observed in his standings, particularly after mile 5, where he achieved an impressive 491st place overall position. Maintaining a steadily improving pace, he achieved a significant lift in his race position. In the latter half of the race, Matthew managed to continuously enhance his pace, hitting a notable 7:55 min/mile at mile 10a 27-second improvement from his average at the start. This acceleration was sustained through a strong final mile with a split time of 7:40. Ultimately, he concluded the half marathon in 1:46:45, equating to an 8:08 min/mile average pace. Maintaining focus on pacing strategy for steady improvement, particularly in the initial miles, could yield even better results in future races.