Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Thomas Popoca #25097 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 with Consistent Performance for Thomas Thomas showed impressive pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a strong first mile at 6:32 min/mile, he gradually improved his standing, exemplified by climbing from 102nd place overall to 69th after five miles. His most consistent performance was observed between miles three and five, where his pace remained within the 6:42 to 6:24 min/mile range. However, as the race progressed, there was a noticeable decrease in speed, particularly between miles six and seven, where his pace dropped to 7:02 and then 7:05 min/mile. Despite this, Thomas maintained a commendable overall pace of 6:57 min/mile for the entire race. Finishing with a strong placement of 18th in his division, there is potential for growth by focusing on maintaining endurance in the latter stages to match his early race performance.