Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Hook #22784 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

Steady and Strong in Boulderthon William Hook delivered a remarkable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:36:03 with an overall pace of 7:19 min/mile. His exceptional consistency is highlighted by taking first place in the M65-69 division throughout the race from start to finish. William maintained a strong pace in the early stages, clocking a 6:46 min/mile in the first split and staying under 7:00 min/mile through the sixth mile. As the race progressed, William's splits showed a slight increase in time, but he demonstrated admirable endurance and strategy. His pacing slightly slowed in the latter half, recording a 7:53 min/mile in the 11th mile and finishing with a 7:42 min/mile in the 13th mile. Importantly, his focus on maintaining division leadership is noteworthy. For future endeavors, working on sustaining pace throughout might benefit his overall time. Nevertheless, his performance was impressive, and continued participation could further enhance his results.