Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gabriel Hettleman #22967 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

Strong Second Half Boosts Performance Gabriel Hettleman completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:41:23 and an average pace of 7:44 min/mile. He finished 414th overall out of 6546 participants, securing 36th place in his division, M20-24, and 304th in his gender. Notably, he displayed resilience by improving his pace after the fourth mile. From mile 5 onward, Gabriel's split times ranged from 4:41 min/mile to 8:54 min/mile, with remarkable improvements in ranks, moving up significantly. His split pace at mile 5 was an impressive 4:41 min/mile, the fastest segment of his race, contributing to elevated positioning. While his pace dipped in the fourth mile to 11:24 min/mile, a consistent and robust performance during the second half of the race greatly enhanced his overall standings, showcasing substantial potential for future races. Focus on maintaining consistent pacing in early stages could further improve results.