Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Molly Kirkham #23800 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

Mixed Splits Define Consistent Effort Molly Kirkham participated in the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon, representing Team Achilles. Her performance demonstrated a steady effort with some notable pacing variations. She started strong, logging her fastest split in the second mile with a split time of 10:57, pacing at 10:57 min/mile. Her initial splits maintained a consistent rhythm, with the first mile at 11:26 min/mile, displaying potential for a more controlled beginning. As the race progressed, her pacing fluctuated, culminating in a slower final split in the tenth mile, at 20:03 min/mile. Despite the variability, Molly maintained commitment throughout the 13.1-mile course, finishing with an overall time of 3:13:41 and an average pace of 14:47 min/mile. She placed 792nd in her division. A more consistent strategy in pacing could help manage energy distribution, particularly in the latter stages where her pace slowed. Keep focusing on maintaining steady paces in future races.