Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katherine Wu #24077 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 Pace Shines Through in Half Marathon Katherine Wu maintained an impressive level of consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Her splits were notably steady, starting with an 8:39 min/mile and finishing strong at 8:18 min/mile within the final mile. Her average pace settled at 8:25 min/mile, demonstrating a solid and unwavering performance over the 13.1-mile course. She showed a strategic race progression, breaking into the top 1000 by mile 3 and reaching 717th place overall by mile 12. In particular, her swift ascent to 49th place in her division at mile 5 showcases her competitive edge. Katherine's ability to maintain a consistent pace while improving her position significantly throughout the race is commendable. For future races, focusing on the final miles could help maintain or enhance her standings in the latter stages, possibly capitalizing on the initial momentum she establishes early on.