Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Morgan Bolinger #23624 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

Steady Start with Dynamic Mid-Race Surges Morgan Bolinger from Littleton, CO completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:57:47. Her average pace was 8:59 min/mile. Notable moments include her initial splits that maintained a consistent pace of 9:05 min/mile for the first three miles. A dynamic surge was observed during the fifth mile with an impressive split of 5:21 and a peak placement jump to 872 overall, 323 in her gender, and 97 in her division. Focus on maintaining consistent effort is key; notable pacing fluctuations such as the fourth mile at 12:21 pace and the seventh at 12:15 suggest tactical adjustments might improve overall time. Positive aspects include her ability to regain momentum, evidenced by mile twelve where she accelerated to an 8:24 min/mile pace, finishing with a division placement of 136 out of 6546 participants. Encouragement is warranted for her mid-race adaptability and finishing strong among a competitive field.