Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Abbey Van valkenburg #23782 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 Abbey Van Valkenburg demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, starting with a 7:09 pace for the first mile and concluding with an overall 7:29 min/mile pace. Her splits varied slightly, with the fastest mile split at 7:06 and a notable 7:12 pace at mile three. Abbey showcased her endurance by placing 2nd in the F15-19 division, an achievement that speaks to her consistent effort and strong finish. Despite some slowing in the later miles, specifically during mile 11 at an 8:07 pace, Abbey effectively completed her race with an official time of 1:38:02. A strong performance was evident, given the variance in overall placement, peaking at 250 out of 6546 participants. Focusing on even pacing in the later stages of the race could further enhance results. Excellent race strategy and pacing contributed to a commendable finish, setting a solid benchmark for future races.