Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Susanna Kantor #25168 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 Performance with a Strong Finish On race day, Susanna maintained a steady pace, completing the Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive final time of 1:44:29 and an overall pace of 7:58 min/mile. She achieved 9th place in the F45-49 division, showing a promising competitive edge among 6546 participants. Susanna demonstrated a balanced approach, balancing her speed well throughout the race. Notably, her fastest mile split was 7:21, achieved in the final mile, indicating a strong finish with energy reserves well managed. Analyzing individual mile splits, Susanna's pacing ranged from 7:21 to 9:34 min/mile, with most falling below the 8:10 mark. Her 5th mile, clocking in at 7:50, showed an impressive advancement from earlier segments. Mile 7 was an outlier at 9:34 min/mile, which suggests an opportunity to address pacing consistency. Despite this, her ability to surge in the later sections reinforces her potential to harness and utilize stamina effectively in future races.