Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rivers Clair #24392 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 Start with Consistent Finish Rivers Clair's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon showcased a strong early pace, coupled with an admirable recovery from a challenging third mile. Beginning with notable consistency, the first two miles were clocked at 7:53 min/mile, placing Rivers 8th in the F15-19 division. However, a significant slowdown occurred between the third to fourth mile, with an elapsed pace of 13:42 min/mile. Despite this setback, Rivers skillfully regained momentum, maintaining an impressive average pace of 8:28 min/mile over the entire race. Throughout the latter part of the race, Rivers remained solid, completing the half marathon in 1:51:07, securing 10th place in the F15-19 division. The return to a sub-9 min/mile pace after mile 3 demonstrates a commendable ability to recover. Working on maintaining consistency across all splits could potentially further improve overall performance. Keep up the dedication, and continue this promising progression!