Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jaylynn Ridlen #23721 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 Performance with Notable Finish Surge Jaylynn Ridlen demonstrated an impressive progression throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Her performance was marked by a steady improvement in pace, initially starting with an 8:49 min/mile for the first mile and subsequently increasing her speed through most of the race. Noteworthy is her significant leap from an 8:14 min/mile in the 8th mile to an amazing 6:18 min/mile split at mile 9, indicating a strong surge that showcased her potential. Consistently maintaining an overall pace of 8:04 min/mile, Jaylynn finished the race with a total elapsed time of 1:45:50, placing 23rd in her division (F35-39) out of a total of 6546 participants. A slight slowdown was seen in mile 10, with a 10:03 min/mile, suggesting a need to maintain an even pacing strategy at the tail end of the race. Nevertheless, her final mile surged back to 7:50 min/mile, emphasizing her ability to finish strong. Further strategic pacing could enhance future performances.