Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Erin Sprague #27313 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 Improvement with a Strong Surge Erin Sprague demonstrated solid pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Her first mile was steady at an 8:21 min/mile pace, and she managed to accelerate to an 8:02 min/mile pace by the second mile, achieving her fastest split. A notable challenge came at the fourth mile, where her pace dropped to 11:42 min/mile, impacting her placement significantly. However, Erin quickly rebounded with a strong surge, recording a 4:55 min/mile pace between the fourth and fifth mile, which was a pivotal moment in her race. Overall, Erin completed the half marathon with a time of 1:49:52, improving dramatically from her previous Boulderthon result of 1:58:29. She maintained an overall pace of 8:23 min/mile, showcasing consistent speed, especially from mile 5 onward, excluding minor fluctuations. Her final placing was 829th overall out of 6,546 participants, and she placed 21st in her division, women aged 40-44. Maintaining a smoother pace through all miles could further elevate her performance in future races.