Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Julian Garza-jones #24332 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 Performance with Room for Enhancement Julian Garza-Jones finished the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:38:37, maintaining an overall pace of 7:31 min/mile. Julian showcased consistent pacing across the 13.1 miles, with split paces mostly within the 7 to 8-minute range. Notably, splits from mile 1 to 5 remained steady around a 7:10 min/mile pace, with a strong 7:01 min/mile split at mile 5. This performance helped him reach an overall placement of 251st within the male category. While Julian's early miles showed promising speed, there was a gradual slowing from mile 6 onwards, peaking in split time at mile 11 with an 8:12. A focus on maintaining speed could improve overall times. Julian placed 29th in the M20-24 division, demonstrating a commendable effort amidst tough competition in a race with over 6,500 participants. As a member of the Mines Petros team, this race experience offers valuable insights to refine pacing strategies for future events.