Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Phillip Croker #27546 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

Strong Finish in Boulderthon Half Marathon Phillip Croker ran a solid race, completing the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:20:52, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:10 per mile. He secured a commendable 4th place in his division, M30-34, out of a field of 6546 total participants. Notably, his pace remained consistent, with the fastest split of 5:54 per mile during the first mile and a strong finish with a 6:08 mile in the final stretch. There was a notable upturn during the fifth mile where his pace peaked at 6:03. However, the sixth mile saw a slight dip to 6:21, suggesting potential for optimization in pacing strategies during mid-race segments. By focusing on maintaining the pace seen in his fastest mile across the entire race, Phillip could potentially improve his standing. Overall, Phillip's performance was impressive, showcasing his capability in maintaining speed and finishing strong.