Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Thornburg #21526 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 Finish with Progressive Improvement William Thornburg delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, showcasing a consistent improvement in pace throughout the race. Starting with a pace of 9:16 min/mile, he strategically increased his speed, finishing the last mile at a remarkable pace of 8:32 min/mile. This shows excellent management of energy and pacing strategy, as each mile's split time decreased progressively from the 1st to the 13th mile. Highlighting his competitive spirit, William moved up significantly in placements during the second half of the race. From the 9-mile mark onwards, he gained positions, finishing 984th overall out of 6,546 participants. His final kick in the last mile resulted in an overall pace of 8:32 min/mile. Continuing to work on maintaining a stronger pace in the earlier sections could push his performance even further. This race demonstrates his potential and capacity for strong finishes when pacing well.