Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zuly Penuela #25225 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 Pacing with a Strong Surge Zuly Penuela from Lakewood, CO, demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Endured steady pacing for the majority of the race, maintaining a strong start with 8:59 min/mile for the first few miles. Monitoring split times, Zuly reached a quick segment at mile 9 with a 7:27 min/mile pace, indicating a significant effort boost. Final race statistics included an overall time of 2:06:51, placing her in the top ranks of the Female 30-34 division at 175th out of numerous competitors. As a member of the "Breaking Wind" team, an analysis shows a solid start and mid-race consistency. The split pace began to show a slight decline after mile 5, with noted fluctuations, providing an opportunity to focus on even pacing throughout future races. Encourage working on maintaining pace through varying terrains to optimize time consistently. Consider how maintaining the initial split pacing could enhance overall performance.