Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Hirschhorn #25042 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 with a Strong Finish David Hirschhorn maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon, clocking an overall time of 1:59:27 for the Half Marathon. His average pace was 9:07 minutes per mile. Notably, his performance improved significantly after mile 4, where his position jumped from 1373rd to 945th by the fifth mile, reflecting a strategic improvement mid-race. Noteworthy is his 9th-mile split of 7:10, which was a standout, showcasing a burst of speed and control. While overall placement was 1639th out of 6546 participants, David was 145th in the M20-24 division. This indicates strong potential amongst a large pool of competitors. For future races, a focus on maintaining the rapid pace of his 9th-mile burst could lead to even better results. Keep leveraging that finishing energy and develop strategies to minimize time variance in slower splits to enhance overall performance.