Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jim Richmond #22526 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Jim Richmond competed in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 1:46:23 and an average pace of 8:07 min/mile. His performance secured him 669th overall out of 6,546 participants and 7th in his division (M60-64). Notably, Jim's pacing was consistent throughout the race, showing particular strength in the final miles: a split of 7:36 for mile 13, which was the fastest segment of his race. This might suggest a strong finishing strategy. Compared to the previous years race, Jims pacing this year was slightly slowerhe ran the 2024 Boulderthon in 1:45:43, averaging an 8:04 min/mile. Despite this, his performance shows a refined strategy in maintaining a consistent pace and using the final miles to push harder. For future races, continuing to work on pacing techniques might enhance overall consistency and preserve energy for an even stronger finish.