Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mike Payne #27043 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 Splits with Strategic Pacing Mike Payne maintained a steady and impressive pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing in 1:29:15 with an average pace of 6:48 minutes per mile. His performance showed remarkable consistency with most splits hovering between 6:40 and 7:02 minutes per mile. Notably, Mike's fastest split was at mile 2, clocking in at 6:32, illustrating a strong start and strategic energy exertion. Mike placed 13th in his M40-44 age division, highlighting strong competitiveness among his peers. Mile 5 saw a significant improvement in overall placing, jumping from 149th to 93rd, which marked the most progressive segment of his race. Maintaining such a consistent pace over the course is commendable. Continued focus on slightly improving his pacing towards the latter miles could offer further gains in positioning. Overall, a solid performance that demonstrates both endurance and strategic pacing.