Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Taylor Epskamp #23799 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 Start with Strong Finish Taylor began the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a steady initial pace, clocking a 6:28 min/mile in the first mile which placed him 93rd overall. The early miles were consistent, with splits staying under 7:00 min/mile until mile 5. Notably, miles 4 and 5 were Taylors most improved positions, advancing from 131st to 104th overall. In the second half of the race, the pace began to slow, hovering just above 7:00 min/mile. A slight drop in pace was noted, culminating in mile 11 with an 8:19 split, suggesting fatigue. However, he regained a steadier rhythm in the final two miles, closing with 7:52 min/mile. Taylor managed to finish 288th of 6546 participants with a final time of 1:37:06. Taylor's pacing strategy indicates a strong start and shows potential for refining endurance in the later stages. Keep focusing on building stamina to maintain consistency throughout long distances.