Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brayden Bacon #24523 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

Remarkable Pace Surge in Final Miles Brayden Bacon, from Boulder, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:49:59. Averaging an impressive pace of 8:23 min/mile, he notably boosted his performance in the latter half of the race, especially in the last few miles. After a steady start, Brayden's pace increased significantly after mile 6, where he clocked a split of 7:54 min/mile. His strong final mile was recorded at 7:22 min/mile, demonstrating a commendable finish. Placement metrics reflect Brayden's effective race execution, positioning him 837th overall out of 6546 participants and 77th in his division for males aged 20-24. Maintaining a higher overall and division standing in the early and closing miles indicates a strategic and balanced race approach. To further enhance performance, sustaining the initial steady pace in the middle miles could improve overall placement. Keep working on mid-race pacing, and you'll continue to see improvements.