Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sydney Ament #22959 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 Improvement with Strategic Pacing Sydney Ament showcased a strategic race at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the 13.1 miles. Starting strong with her first two splits at a 7:35 min/mile pace, Sydney maintained impressive steadiness. Interestingly, she managed to accelerate as the race progressed, with a notable push between miles 5 and 6 where she achieved a split pace of 7:14 min/mile, elevating her position significantly to 7th in her division. Sydney completed the race in 1:37:19, with an overall pace of 7:25 min/mile. Her performance placed her in the top 10 for her F20-24 division, securing 10th place out of a total of 6546 participants. Analyzing her splits, the strongest segment was from mile 11 to 12, clocking in at 7:03 min/mile, demonstrating her endurance and ability to leverage late-race energy. For future races, focusing on maintaining her top pace throughout could further enhance her strong finish.