Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Vladimir Martinez #26032 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 Beginnings, Opportunities for a Stronger Finish Vladimir Martinez started strong in the 2025 Boulderthon, maintaining an impressive pace during the initial miles. His first mile was completed in 7:25, and he improved his timing significantly by the second mile with a split time of 6:57. Up to the fourth mile, his pace was steady in the 7-minute range, gradually improving his positions, dropping from 300th overall to 291st. The latter half of the race saw a gradual increase in elapsed pace, culminating in an overall finish time of 1:43:49 with an average pace of 7:55 per mile. Notable slowdown occurred from the 7th to the 11th mile, where the split time extended beyond the 8-minute mark. Ending the race in position 534 overall, with room to regain pace during later miles, focusing on maintaining consistent pacing throughout may aid in future races.