Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Valentine Roberts #25012 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 Performance Unveils Potential Valentine Roberts executed a solid performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Roberts maintained an average pace of 6:37 per mile throughout the 13.1-mile course, culminating in a total race time of 1:26:41. Their pacing was remarkably consistent, with a slight increase in pace from mile 1 to mile 2 (6:25 and 6:23, respectively) and showing remarkable late-race strength with a final mile pace of 6:29. Roberts demonstrated particular resilience between miles 8 and 13, with splits consistently faster than 6:48. The most notable improvement occurred in the 12th mile, showcasing a robust pace at 6:29 per mile, which matched their third fastest mile pace overall. Strategizing even splits in the middle of the race could reflect in raised standings, given Valentine displayed varied splits through miles 3 and 6. For future races, maintaining that early momentum across all segments could enhance performance.