Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Hulting #21539 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Uptick Michael Hulting demonstrated an impressive pacing strategy at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a steady pace, he maintained an 8:08 min/mile for the first two miles. Noticeably, the consistency in pacing between miles one through five showed a robust initial strategy. His transition to a slightly faster 7:58 min/mile by mile five helped pave the way for a strategic position boost, moving substantially up in places. The significant highlight of Michael's race was the acceleration in the final miles, showcasing consistent improvement. By mile 10, he reached a notable pace of 7:27 min/mile, marking a strong late-race speed increase. Final timing for the 13.1 miles was recorded at 1:41:24, with an average pace of 7:44 min/mile, placing him 415th out of 6546 total participants. Continued focus on sustaining the late-race speed could further enhance future performances.