Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gavin Mcdermott #24638 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 Improvement in Pace at the 2025 Boulderthon Gavin McDermott clocked in at 1:50:42 in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, showing a notable improvement over his previous performances with an average pace of 8:27 min/mile. A significant highlight was his fifth-mile split of 7:56, marking his fastest pace in the race and a remarkable improvement in his mid-race performance. This strong effort contributed to a climb in his division rank to 45th place during that mile, though he finished 99th in the M35-39 category. Compared to his previous Boulderthon outings, where he finished 604th in 2023 with a time of 1:52:17 and 779th in 2024 with a time of 1:53:37, Gavin achieved a faster overall pace in 2025. Focusing on maintaining the momentum gained in the fifth mile across other segments could optimize future results. Despite fluctuating positions throughout the race, his consistent pacing is a positive takeaway for his running strategy.