Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Hanlon #27567 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 Early Pace, Strategic Splits Ryan Hanlon from Bruceton Mills, WV, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:25:23, pacing at an average of 6:31 min/mile. Notably, Ryan gained a strong position early on, reaching the 5-mile mark with a split time of 6:16, placing 4th in his division. This strategic placement highlights his ability to manage pace effectively at the onset of the race. The first half featured Ryan maintaining a consistent pace, demonstrating his control and planning. In the latter stages, Ryan showed determination, notably when his split times slightly increased in miles 11 to 13, with the slowest split of 7:10 at mile 11. This suggests an opportunity for improved endurance in maintaining pace toward the race's end. Despite this, he finished strong with steady splits afterward, which prevented major drops in his overall standing. Continuing to work on maintaining the pace throughout the race could see more consistent finishing positions in future events.