Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Fitzgerald #26172 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 with Notable Recoveries Michael Fitzgerald maintained a commendable effort throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting strong, he held an early pace of 8:21 min/mile over the initial two miles, demonstrating a consistent rhythm. An exceptionally challenging moment was seen around mile 4 with a slower 12:05 min/mile split, where it appears that repositioning dynamics might have impacted overall pacing, evidenced by a drop to 1558th overall. Notably, Michael rebounded significantly in mile 5, achieving a 5:09 min/mile split time, boosting his rank substantially to 587th overall. The latter miles showcased Michael's ability to stabilize his pace. He completed the final 1.1 miles at an 8:06 min/mile pace, finishing the race in 1:50:20. His overall pace of 8:25 min/mile solidifies a steady performance. To continue improving, focusing on maintaining consistent energy levels across longer splits can aid in buffering those mid-race pace fluctuations. Great job representing Grossman Wellness!