Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mark Leher #22599 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

Strong Start, Consistent Finish Mark Leher began the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive first mile split of 5:33, placing 18th overall right off the bat. This rapid start was the fastest mile in his race, setting an early high bar. His performance in the M40-44 division was notable too, initially securing 1st place before dynamics changed. As the race unfolded, Mark maintained a steady pace, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 1:52:25. Despite slowing down, he showed consistency, particularly in the second half where paces hovered around the 8:30 to 9:41 min/mile range. Mark ranked 66th in his division and 687th in male participants, showcasing solid endurance across the event. There's a small opportunity to sustain early momentum in future races, which could lead to even more impressive outcomes. Keep leveraging that initial strong start!