Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Riley Braun #21049 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 Progress with a Strong Finish Riley Braun maintained a steady pace throughout the Boulderthon half marathon with an overall elapsed time of 2:18:05 and an average pace of 10:32 min/mile. Starting at a pace of 10:53 min/mile, Riley soon adjusted to faster splits, with a noticeable pick-up in the last few miles. The pace peaked between miles 11 and 12 at 10:05 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Notably, Riley's performance improved within her division, moving from 346th to 236th place, demonstrating resilience and strategic pacing. In the overall standings, she secured the 3,153rd position out of 6,546 participants. Throughout the race, Riley improved her position in her age group (F20-24), ascending from 346th to 236th. Consistency was key, with the splits notably improved from initial 10:53 min/mile to finishing with a quicker surge of 9:51 min/mile in the final stretch. For future races, focusing on maintaining the strong finish could enhance overall performance. Keep up the great work, Riley!