Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Negacy Hailu #24331 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 Start, Opportunities for Growth in Second Half Negacy Hailu demonstrated a strong first half during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with splits ranging from 7:15 to 7:34 min/mile, notably improving his placement within the M40-44 division to 16th at mile 5. This strong opening pace contributed to an overall personal pace of 7:49 min/mile. However, a noticeable increase in split times was observed in the second half, especially with the 8:06 min/mile split at mile 9 and 8:48 min/mile at mile 13. Improving on pacing strategy and maintaining consistency could enhance overall performance. Finishing 32nd in his division among 6546 participants showcases a solid effort. Continuing to refine pacing, particularly in later miles, will further improve race outcomes.