Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ross Ridenour #25834 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 Remarkable Mid-Race Surge Ross Ridenour's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon was noteworthy for its pacing consistency, with only minor fluctuations throughout the race. Beginning with a strong initial mile at a 7:52 pace, Ross progressively picked up speed, recording his fastest split in the 5th mile with a 7:39 pace. This surge propelled him to significant gains in overall standings during the mid-race phase, indicating strategic energy conservation early on. Ross maintained a steady pace for most of the race but experienced a deviation in the 10th mile, slowing to a 9:55 pace. Despite this temporary deceleration, his overall average pace stood at 7:57 min/mile. He completed the race in 1:44:14, placing him in the upper third of all participants. Improvement could come from sustaining earlier pace diversity into the latter miles. Representing RNK Running & Walking, his strategic approach is commendable.