Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Smith #23104 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 Performance with Strong Division Start Katie Smith finished the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:35:23, maintaining a steady overall pace of 7:16 min/mile. Impressively, she started strong, securing 4th and 5th positions in her age division for the first two miles. As the race progressed, her pacing showed consistency with slight variations, like a gradual decrease in pace resulting in a final mile split of 7:14. Overall, she placed 9th in her division, which indicates solid performance in a field of 6,546 participants. Analyzing her split times, there was a noticeable adjustment from a quicker first mile (6:45) to a steadier pace around the mid 7-min range as the race continued. To optimize future performances, focusing on maintaining the initial burst while sustaining energy through later miles could be beneficial. Keeping this balance can enhance both placement and time, leveraging her strong start in upcoming races.