Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Simley #21633 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 Eric Simley demonstrated commendable consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing in a total time of 1:37:56. His average pace was 7:28 min/mile, which is impressive. Notably, his strongest segment was between miles 11 and 13, highlighting a sustained effort as he capped his performance with a swift 7:09 pace in mile 12. Throughout the race, Eric's placement among male participants improved significantly from a start at 295 to a finish at 240. One area where Eric excelled was in his ability to maintain a steady pace with only minor variations. For future races, he might explore starting a bit faster or pushing harder in the middle miles to gain even more ground. His mid-race split at mile 5 that reached a swift 7:22 pace demonstrates potential for even greater performance. Continued focus on pacing strategy and endurance could lead to further improvement.