Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Pirraglia #27648 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

Solid Performance With Steady Progress Ben Pirraglia showcased consistent pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Throughout the race, he maintained an average pace of 7:58 min/mile, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:44:23. He started with identical splits of 7:49 min/mile in the first two miles, gradually progressing to a 6:00 min/mile pace by mile 9, highlighting his ability to push harder as the race progressed. His performance in the M45-49 division was commendable, finishing 12th. Notably, Ben gained positions throughout the race, reflecting strong race strategy and endurance. The toughest segment appeared to be mile 10, with a split time of 9:41. Focusing on sustaining speed during challenging segments can further optimize performance. Overall, Ben demonstrated effective pacing and consistent effort, finishing 561st out of 6546 participants. Consider incorporating speed work to help with maintaining faster paces throughout the entire race.