Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mate Szurop #21616 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 Effort with Several Notable Splits Mate Szurop from Boulder, CO, delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Completing the race in 3:13:38, he maintained an average pace of 14:46 min/mile. Starting strong, Mate achieved his best split pace of 11:03 min/mile between miles 1 and 2, suggesting early momentum and room for optimization in pacing strategy. Several splits stood out: during miles 5 to 6, he recorded a significant change with a pace of 15:12 min/mile followed by 13:53 min/mile, indicating potential areas to maintain this effective pacing throughout the race. Although the pace tended to slow in the latter half, consistently staying within a recognizable range shows commendable endurance. As a member of Team Achilles, focusing on more consistent pacing across all splits could enhance overall performance in future races.