Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Derr #22350 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 Approach with Strong Finishes Katie Derr participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:44:36 with an average pace of 7:59 min/mile. Katie displayed a strong finish, significantly improving her overall placement in the later stages, particularly between miles 5 and 12 where her split paces consistently hovered around eight minutes per mile. Split 5 and Split 6 were particularly fast at 6:25 min/mile, indicating a strong surge in speed. By the end, Katie successfully placed 11th in the F45-49 division out of 6546 total participants. Throughout the race, Katie's performance improved as she advanced, starting in 715th place overall after the first mile and gradually moving up to 573rd position by the finish. Her placings within her division showed strategic pacing with a top third finish. Moving past the setback at mile 4, where she slowed to a pace of 11:14 min/mile, Katie consistently regained momentum, demonstrating her resilience and ability to finish strong. Focusing on pacing sustainability could further enhance her performance in future races.