Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Liad Barash #23202 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 Start, Strong Finish Needed Liad Barash showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout much of the race. Starting with a solid 7:23 min/mile for the first mile, he improved to a 7:13 min/mile on the second mile. Notably, his best division placement was 14th around the fifth mile, showing potential for strategic improvements in pacing to sustain momentum. In the latter part of the race, splits slowed, with the final mileage being at 9:40 min/mile. Despite this, Liad's average pace for the 13.1 miles was a respectable 7:59 min/mile, completing the half marathon in 1:44:44. Key takeaways include focusing on maintaining pace in the later miles to improve overall standings. Liad's overall placement was 576th out of 6546, providing a solid foundation to build upon for future events. Developing endurance for sustained speed will be beneficial.