Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Olivia Ballew #24195 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 Pace and Strategic Finish Elevate Performance Olivia maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, starting strong with a 5:59 min/mile pace for the initial mile. Improved performance was evident as she secured the 4th place in the female category, an increase from her 28th place finish in the 2023 Boulderthon. Her performance peaked in the middle segments of the race, where her pace averaged around 5:58 min/mile during miles 5 to 7, demonstrating strong pacing skills. The most notable achievement was Olivia's finish time of 1:20:11, a considerable improvement from her previous 1:32:57 finish in 2023, shaving over 12 minutes off her personal best. The slowdown around mile 9 with a 7:10 min/mile split suggests fatigue, but she quickly rebounded in the subsequent miles to regain a faster pace. Future training could focus on enhancing endurance to sustain such momentum throughout. Overall, a commendable performance with strategic pacing and notable improvement.