Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ronald Holmes #24653 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 and Strong Finish Ronald Holmes, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completed the 13.1-mile race in an impressive time of 2:05:52. With an overall pace of 9:36 min/mile, Ronald maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout. Notably, there was a significant improvement in his split pace, especially between miles 11 and 13, where he clocked an impressive 9:10 min/mile and 8:51 min/mile, respectively. This finish highlights his ability to manage energy and maintain speed effectively. Analyzing Ronald's positioning in the race, he ranked 116th in his age division (M40-44), out of a total of 6546 participants, placing 2169th overall. Notably, his best placement by division occurred at mile 5, where he ranked 80th. His performance could benefit from maintaining or slightly increasing the earlier pace segments, particularly focusing on split 2, which was comparatively slower. Ronald's effort was commendable, showcasing his dedication and resilience as part of the ZFT Run Club.