Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Bricker #27501 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

Steady Progress with Strong Finishes Sam Bricker ran a commendable race at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:46:34 with an average pace of 8:08 min/mile. Notably, Sam consistently improved his overall placement, such as moving from 758 to 690 from mile 1 to mile 8, and peaked at 566 overall after mile 12. His performance in his age group (M35-39) was also noteworthy, maintaining a steady position around 75th-78th throughout most of the event. A strong finish was demonstrated with mile 13's pace of 7:49 min/mile, which helped consolidate his position amongst the top 477 males. The splits analysis reveals a consistent approach with an opportunity to sustain the faster pace shown in the latter parts, like the 7:42 min/mile at mile 12. Focusing on holding onto this pace might lead to enhanced results in future races, given the positive momentum toward the finish line.