Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Versaw #26764 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

Progressive Pacing Pays Off William's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon demonstrated a strong grasp of pacing strategy. Starting at an 8:15 min/mile pace, he swiftly improved, consistently speeding up as the race progressed. Notably, between miles 8 and 13, he achieved his best paces, with mile 12 at a swift 6:32 min/mile. His final time for the half marathon was 1:40:58, averaging a pace of 7:42 min/mile. He surged forward in the latter half of the race, improving his overall positions significantly. From mile 8 to the finish, he climbed from 644th to 405th overall. Strong finishes like his reflect thoughtful energy distribution throughout the race. For further advancement, consider maintaining the pacing consistency from the latter half across the entire race to see if earlier miles can mirror the faster later splits. This clear execution of strategy foreshadows further potential for growth. Well done!