Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rebecca Schmidt #27157 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 Middle Splits with a Strong Finish Rebecca Schmidt from New York completed the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon in a time of 1:48:09, averaging an 8:15 min/mile pace over the 13.1-mile course. Notably steady, her splits varied only slightly, beginning with an 8:07 min/mile at the first mile, tapering to an 8:16 min/mile over the middle distances, and culminating with a swift 7:54 min/mile at mile 12. Rebecca demonstrated improved pacing strategy in the latter stages, with her notable surge between miles 12 and 13 where her pace dropped to a commendable 7:57 min/mile. She achieved a mid-pack finish, placing 753rd overall out of 6546 participants, and 225th among females. Her ability to maintain a consistent pace with a strong finish is a key takeaway, suggesting potential benefits from targeted speedwork to enhance early race pacing and overall ranking.