Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Andries #26633 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 Pace with a Strong Finish Ben Andries from Denver, CO, showcased consistent pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. His elapsed time was 1:45:25, averaging an 8:02 min/mile pace. Notably, Ben executed a diverse pacing strategy, featuring a remarkable ninth mile split of 6:11 min/mile, reflecting his strength in maintaining speed. Among 6546 total participants, he efficiently secured 431st in his gender and 94th in his division (M25-29). Analyzing his split progression, Ben started strong with a 7:30 min/mile for the initial mile. Mid-race adjustments were reflected in updated splits ranging between 8:04 - 8:18 min/mile from miles four to eight. The last mile registered at 8:26 min/mile, showing consistency despite a minor drop in pace. For future races, Ben could aim to sustain the strong start observed in the initial miles and explore pacing strategies that minimize the split variations observed in the latter half of the race.