Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ashton Smith #25219 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 Effort with Notable Mid-Race Surge Ashton Smith displayed commendable pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a strong first mile at a pace of 7:38 min/mile, Ashton quickly found momentum, sharpening his pace to 7:04 min/mile by the second mile. This strategic acceleration helped him advance his position significantly, moving from 377th to 341st overall. His best segment was again reflected at the fifth mile, maintaining a pace of 7:14 min/mile, achieving his highest placement in the M20-24 division, climbing to 11th. The later miles, though slightly slower, continued to showcase Ashton's tenacity. Despite a progressive increase in elapsed pace from mile 6 to 11, he managed to maintain a balanced pace of around 7:45 min/mile for the overall race. Consider focusing on endurance towards the final third of the race, which could enhance placement further. Overall, Ashton finished the race with an elapsed time of 1:41:33, placing in the upper bracket of his division. Well done on a steady and strategic race!