Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mckinley Duffer #23706 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 Notable Strong Splits Mckinley Duffer showed consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:46:50, maintaining an average pace of 8:09 minutes per mile. Notably, Mckinley's pace improved in several segments, with a standout performance in the 9th mile at 7:56 minutes per mile, contributing to a boost in positioning. While the average pace remained consistent, the strongest improvement in placement was seen during various segments, significantly in the 9th mile where Mckinley moved up to 589th place overall. Throughout the race, Mckinley demonstrated resilience and the capacity to execute a strategic speed increase towards the end. Keeping up with this pacing strategy will benefit in future races. Continuing to work on maintaining the speed achieved in the 9th mile can further enhance performance and race outcomes.