Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paul Schiano #22624 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Paul Schiano from Denver, CO, showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:45:49. His average pace was 8:04 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, Paul improved his pace significantly in the latter part of the race, recording his fastest split in the last mile at 6:58 min/mile. This effort placed him 627th overall and 115th in his division, M30-34. The early splits indicated a steady start with initial paces around 8:36 min/mile. A slower fourth mile split at 11:50 min/mile presents an area to investigate; however, the notable recovery with a quick fifth mile at 4:58 min/mile is worth praising. Evaluating the factors during the slower split could provide insights for future improvements. Paul's capacity to accelerate in the final miles demonstrates great endurance and strategic pacing, finishing strongly in a competitive field of 6546 participants.