Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zachary Loyd #27282 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 Splits and a Strong Finish Zachary Loyd maintained a notably consistent pace in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, averaging a 7:58 min/mile over the course. The splits reflect a disciplined approach, with his pace never straying far from target. Notably, he recorded his fastest split time of 6:07 at mile 9, showcasing a strong surge. His overall time was 1:44:28, and he finished 568th out of 6,546 participants. This performance placed him 88th in the M25-29 division and 408th in the male category. Between miles 5 and 6, Zacharys position improved dramatically, jumping from 422nd to 763rd, a clear indication of a strategic effort or course difficulty shift. Consistency was key, as evidenced by his split paces, but there was a brief slowdown at mile 10 with a 9:38 split time. Finishing strongly as seen in the last two miles, acknowledgement of potential pacing adjustments earlier might set the stage for further improvements.