Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gustaf Swansen #24764 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 Yields Steady Results Gustaf Swansen completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:39:15, averaging a steady pace of 7:34 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. His performance showed consistent pacing, highlighted by a quick start with a 7:34 min/mile in the first mile and a strong finish, clocking his fastest split at mile 12 with a 7:13 min/mile. Gustaf maintained a consistent pace throughout, varying slightly but never drastically, which is commendable for pacing strategy. In the division M25-29, Gustaf placed 56th out of a significant field of 6546 total participants, demonstrating his competitiveness in the age group. Across the race, he managed to maintain relatively stable placement, starting at 265th for the first mile, dropping slightly, but then improving his position in the final miles. Focusing on maintaining a steady initial pace could further enhance his race strategy, potentially leading to a stronger overall elapsed pace in future races.