Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Bruynseels #24738 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

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Eric Bruynseels demonstrated a consistent and improving performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a 7:52 min/mile pace for the first mile, Eric progressively enhanced his pace, averaging 7:25 min/mile by the end of the race. Notably, he achieved his fastest split with a 6:29 min/mile pace during the 12th mile, showcasing impressive endurance and strategic pacing, aiding his overall time of 1:37:16. Eric's overall standing was 294th out of 6546 participants, while he finished 229th among males, and 61st in his age division (M30-34). Compared to his previous race performance at the 2023 Boulderthon Marathon, where he had a slightly slower average pace of 7:55 min/mile over a longer distance, Eric has shown marked improvement. There's a solid foundation to build upon in maintaining consistent splits throughout the race, and finishing with powerful bursts as showcased in the latter miles.