Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bob Mitchell #27580 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 Progress and Strong Finish Bob Mitchell demonstrated impressive performance metrics in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, with a total time of 1:31:58 and an average pace of 7:01 min/mile. Starting with a 7:35 min/mile, Bob progressively improved his pace, notably achieving a 6:38 min/mile split at mile 12. His overall pace improvement is evident when compared to his previous half marathon at the 2023 Boulderthon, where he finished with a time of 1:47:06 at an 8:10 min/mile. Bob achieved commendable placements throughout the race, peaking at mile 5 where he rose to 173rd overall. Retrospective analysis reveals that his split times consistently decreased in the middle section of the race, predominantly in miles 5 through 8. While Bob maintained top standings, closely monitoring any late-mile pacing shifts, such as the slight slowdown at mile 13, could further optimize his finish. Overall, the improvement and pacing insight highlight significant progress since his last participation.