Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Scott Johnson #26226 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 Scott began the half marathon with a steady start, clocking an 8:04 minute mile for the first split. After warming up, he quickly improved his pace, running negative splits for the next few miles. Notably, Scott's fifth mile saw a significant move up in placements, positioning 369th overall, with a solid 7:47 pace. He demonstrated consistency with an average pace around 7:54 to 7:56 min/mile from mile 3 to mile 8. Maintaining a top half placing in his division, he was strong through mid-race dynamics. In the final miles, Scott showed remarkable endurance and speed. His exceptional performance in the last mile, registering a 7:17 split pace, speaks volumes about his ability to finish strong, which helped secure an overall placement of 432 out of 6546 participants. As a recommendation, focusing on maintaining the final mile's intensity without compromising the earlier segments could lead to improved placements in future events.