Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Braden Thorn #25057 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 Performance with Strong Finish Braden Thorn demonstrated a consistently paced race at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course with an impressive overall time of 1:39:02 and an average pace of 7:33 min/mile. Notably, his performance peaked in the second half with faster splits, including a notable 6:56 mile in the 12th mile, indicating a well-managed race strategy. Braden maintained his overall position well, with a final placement of 339 out of 6,546 participants. While his early miles showed a steady build-up, a closer look at the splits reveals potential opportunities for refinement. His mile splits ranged from 7:56 in the first mile to 6:56 at mile 12, displaying a strong kick towards the finish. Improving on the earlier splits can potentially enhance his overall performance. Focusing on consistent pacing across the entire course could allow for breaking into higher division rankings in future races.