Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Hutton #22783 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 Progress with a Strong Finish in the Boulderthon Half Marathon Eric Hutton completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 1:36:32, clocking an average pace of 7:22 min/mile. Notably, his performance earned him a fourth-place finish in the M50-54 division among a total of 6,546 participants. His pacing strategy was consistent across the race, maintaining a steady pace with slight variations. Hutton's splits reveal a powerful start with a first mile pace of 7:26, followed by accelerating to 7:08 by mile two. His ability to hold a consistent pace demonstrates improved stamina and speed, especially compared to previous race efforts. His final mile split at 7:03 shows an impressive surge, contributing to a strong overall finish. To continue developing, focusing on even pacing throughout the entire race without acceleration in later miles might refine his performance further. Keep building on that solid foundation!