Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: George Roberts #26876 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 Opportunity in Final Stages George Roberts maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon. He started strong, with initial splits consistently around 7:58 min/mile, placing 709th overall. His best pace was in mile 7 at 7:52 min/mile, marking a significant gain, moving him up to 616th place. In the latter miles, George's pace slowed slightly, with mile 10 marking a split pace of 8:14 min/mile and mile 11 at 8:41 min/mile. This slowed him to a final ranking of 673rd overall. Maintaining an early pace was a key strength, though there might be a chance to work on sustaining speed through the final miles as fatigue sets in. Adjustments in pacing strategy could optimize this further for future races.