Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Stein #27239 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 Improvement: Sam's Steady Strides at Boulderthon Sam Stein demonstrated impressive pace consistency in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, recording an overall time of 1:33:37. This time marked a notable improvement from previous performance, shaving off exactly one minute from the 2023 Boulderthon race. His average pace of 7:08 min/mile reflects a steady effort throughout the course. Particularly noteworthy were Sam's strong finishes, with the 13th mile being his fastest at a split pace of 6:46 min/mile. Sam maintained a steady position in the Male 30-34 division across the race, concluding in 46th place. His placement indicates competitiveness within a large field of 6546 participants. Despite a slight position drop midway, Sam's determination to improve from the start is evident. Consistency in early pacing establishes a strong foundation, coupled with effective final surges. Focus on maintaining consistency between early and middle splits might yield even better results in the next event.