Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joe Volcheck #27302 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

Progressive Splits and Improved Finish Joe Volcheck demonstrated a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon with a finishing time of 1:46:18. Notable improvements were seen compared to his previous race, which he completed in 1:49:17. Key highlights include a consistent decrease in split times as the race progressed. He started with an 8:39 min/mile pace for the first mile and finished the last segment at an impressive 7:36 min/mile. His overall pace improved to 8:06 min/mile from the prior 8:20 min/mile last year. Joe's pacing strategy allowed him to advance in the rankings, particularly at Mile 5, where he jumped to 480th place overall. He maintained strong overall performance, finishing 663rd out of 6546 participants. As a member of the Denver Dawgs, Joe's results were commendable. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace during the middle stages of the race could enhance performance further. Keep up the great work, Joe!