Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cathy Rueda #22373 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 few standout splits Cathy Rueda maintained a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon with a final time of 2:19:53 and an average pace of 10:40 min/mile over 13.1 miles. A notable achievement is mile five, where she significantly improved her place, moving to 1790 overall and 113 in her division. Her pacing consistency is highlighted by the majority of her mile splits staying within a 30-second range. Improvement in race conclusion could support stronger finishes. Mile 10 saw a slower split at 13:39, impacting her overall time. Recovery was evident in mile nine with her fastest split of 8:19. Focusing on maintaining energy for the later miles might enhance overall performance. Her participation in this race, as part of Team Dark Mauve, shows promising trends, and honing pacing strategies could lead to significant improvements in future events.