Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Collins #25667 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 Impressive Division Placement Michael Collins displayed a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:34:12 with an average pace of 7:11 min/mile. He excelled in his division, M60-64, securing 2nd place. His consistency was apparent throughout the race, maintaining near even splits with strategic moments of pace adjustment. Key observations include his strong pace in mile 2 at 6:51 min/mile and an impressive acceleration towards the end, clocking 6:48 min/mile in mile 12. Between miles 10 and 13, Michael effectively pushed to enhance his position, improving his overall placement to 216 and closing with a powerful finish. Consider focusing on sustaining faster paces in the middle segments for future races to further elevate performance. This solid achievement is a testament to Michael's training and dedication. Keep building on this momentum.