Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samuel Zito #22648 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Samuel Zito demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. He maintained a steady pace, completing the race with an overall time of 1:30:55 and an average pace of 6:56 minutes per mile. Samuel started strong with a 6:42 mile, but observed a slight slowdown in mile 3 with a 7:01 mile. Encouragingly, he managed to regain consistency, keeping his pace close to his average for the remaining miles. Samuel showed notable determination by executing negative splits towards the end. In mile 13, he managed to clock a remarkable 6:45, underscoring his endurance and strategic pacing. Out of a field of 6,546 participants, he placed 158th overall and 17th in the M20-24 age division. Samuel's performance indicates a strong ability to maintain consistency, with minor fluctuations that could be focused on for even better future performances. Well done on your effort, Samuel!