Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Austin Sholly #25681 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 Opportunities for Improvement Austin displayed a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 2:08:39 with an average pace of 9:49 min/mile. The mile splits ranged from 9:24 to 11:07, demonstrating consistency despite the longer split at mile 13. This steady pacing was consistent throughout most of the race but saw a deviation towards the end. Notably, his ranking improved at certain points, from 2918 overall at mile 2 to 1803 overall by mile 12. Compared to the previous years Boulderthon, there is a notable difference in outcomes. Last year, he completed with a time of 1:55:12 and an impressive average pace of 8:47 min/mile. The increase in race participants from 4452 to 6546 is an essential factor as Austin maintained competitive standing within a larger field. For future races, focusing on maintaining his pace across all segments might benefit his overall time and positioning. Optimizing his strategies in the latter stages could replicate prior successes.