Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ann-marie Russell #23207 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

Maintained Consistency with Stamina Drops in Closing Miles Ann-marie maintained a commendable average pace throughout her half marathon at the 2025 Boulderthon. Her pace started strong, holding steady at around 7:58-8:00 min/mile for the first few miles. Ann-marie clocked her 5-mile marker with a notable improvement in placement, reaching 122nd in her gender category. This surge exemplifies a strategic approach to pacing earlier in the race. The mid-to-late segments saw a slight decline in pace, peaking at 8:28 min/mile at mile 7. The closing section revealed fatigue with an 8:42 min/mile in mile 11 and a final average pace of 8:17 min/mile across the race. Though placement fluctuated, Ann-marie secured a solid position in her division, finishing 14th among F45-49. For future events, focusing on maintaining pace and seeking techniques to sustain energy levels during the latter part of the race could further enhance performance.