Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lia Murray #24975 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

Steady Start with Strategic Finish Lia Murray completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive total time of 1:46:26, maintaining an average pace of 8:07 min/mile. Lia began the race strong with a consistent pace in the first few miles, clocking a 7:22 min/mile split in the opening mile. Notably, she held a steady performance until mile four, leading to a strategic comeback in the fifth mile with a pace of 7:31 min/mile. This particular split propelled her forward in placement, allowing her to reclaim positions overall and in her division. In the latter half of the race, Lia demonstrated resilience, making a concerted effort to maintain her overall pace despite some natural fatigue. She concluded with a solid placement of 37th in her division out of 6546 participants. Focusing on tempos in the latter stages or pacing strategies might further enhance her finish in future races. Keep honing those strategies for even stronger performances!