Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Adam Amit #26076 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

Strong Negative Splits Lead to an Impressive Finish Adam Amit delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, showcasing remarkable improvements during the race. Starting at a pace of 7:59 per mile for the first mile, Adam quickly increased his speed, achieving faster splits as the race progressed. Notably, his pace significantly improved during the tenth mile with an impressive 7:08 per mile, marking one of his fastest splits and highlighting his ability to accelerate after initial miles. Throughout the race, Adam demonstrated superior pacing, with negative splits evident from mile four onwards. His final time was 1:38:14, with an average pace of 7:29 per mile and a strong placement of 42nd in the M35-39 division. Although there was a slight increase in elapsed time during mile four, Adam quickly regained momentum, finishing strong. There is potential for boosting the performance by focusing further on middle-mile consistency, which could enhance overall placement and competitive standing.