Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Philip Granucci #26568 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 Final Push Yields Impressive Pace Improvement Philip Granucci demonstrated commendable pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:38:03, resulting in an average pace of 7:29 min/mile. His performance placed him 319th overall, 245th among male participants, and 53rd in the Male 25-29 division out of a total of 6,546 competitors. Philip started strongly with a consistent pace around 7:40 min/mile for the first few miles. A notable dip in pace was observed in mile 7 with a time of 8:42. However, his ability to accelerate in the latter part was remarkable, clocking 7:21 in mile 12 and finishing mile 13 at an impressive 6:55. This strategic and effective acceleration through the race's conclusion showcases strong endurance and tenacity. Focusing on maintaining pace stability throughout may prove beneficial for future races.