Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Casey Hines-munson #23214 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 Casey Hines-Munson completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:48:01, maintaining an average pace of 8:14 min/mile. Her performance was steady throughout, with most miles paced between 8:05 and 8:23 min/mile. Notably, mile 10 was executed at an impressive 5:28 min/mile, a significant acceleration compared to the preceding splits. Casey's overall placement was 746 out of 6546 participants, with a division placement of 55th in F25-29. Compared to her previous half marathon result of 1:45:58 in 2024, this year's race showed minor variations in pacing. The standout mile 10 suggests a strategically timed effort that could be more consistently applied across other miles. Reviewing this acceleration technique could capitalize on Casey's evident potential to improve on her strong finishes for future races.