Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Switzer #21723 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 and Steady Improvement Nick demonstrated commendable consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting off strong, the first mile was completed in 7:46 min/mile, with a slightly improved pace of 7:37 min/mile by the second mile. Across the race, Nick maintained a steady pace, averaging 8:03 min/mile overall. Notably, he had a standout advancement between miles 4 and 5, placing 304th overall and 22nd in his division. This indicates an ability to push forward effectively. Compared to his previous performance at the 2024 Boulderthon, Nick improved his overall time by 1 minute and 50 seconds and shaved off 9 seconds per mile on his pace. While his placement experienced some changes in a larger field of 6546 participants, focusing on pacing has yielded improvement. Future focus on maintaining consistent split times, particularly after mile 6, could enhance overall performance further. Keep up the consistent training, Nick!