Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Colby Pearce #23639 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

Steady Progress and Strong Finish in Boulderthon Colby Pearce showed consistent pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the half marathon in 1:45:58 with an average pace of 8:05 per mile. Throughout the race, Colby maintained a solid performance, particularly notable for the resilience shown in the latter stages. He improved his standing significantly in the second half, moving from 1535th place in the middle of the race to finishing 638th overall out of 6,546 participants. A strong push between miles 11 and 13, where his pace averaged around 7:29 per mile, contributed to this advancement. Colby's performance was especially commendable in the final stretches, maintaining consistency and ending with a strong finish. From 97th place in his age division after the first mile, he improved to 69th by the conclusion. As you analyze this run, consider how you might manage your pace fluctuations, particularly the significant slow down during mile four. Overall, your ability to regain momentum indicates potential for further improvements.