Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Abby Ross #26162 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 Splits with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Abby's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon showcased steady pacing throughout the race, maintaining an overall pace of 7:36 min/mile. Notably, Abby delivered her fastest split between miles 8 and 9 with an impressive 5:55 min/mile pace. Consistent pacing is evident in her initial splits, ranging from 7:07 to 7:47 min/mile, with a slight slowdown towards the end. Her strongest moment occurred between the fifth and sixth mile, where she climbed from 15th to 5th in her division. While Abby faced some fluctuations in her overall placements, she showed resilience, particularly between miles 5 and 6, achieving a ranking improvement from 327th to 208th overall. Her final time was 1:39:42, finishing 11th in her division. Abby's consistent pacing with strategic surges demonstrates her strength. For future races, focusing on maintaining early pace variation while preserving energy for the closing miles could further enhance her performance.