Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kelsey Mase #21699 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 and Strategic Finish Kelsey Mase completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a noteworthy performance, maintaining an average pace of 8:14 min/mile. She improved significantly from her previous race, shaving nearly 10 minutes off her 2024 time. Her initial splits were consistently maintained, beginning with a strong 7:54 min/mile, demonstrating improved stamina and strategic pacing earlier in the race. Continuity was key as she finished the race with an elapsed time of 1:48:01 among a competitive field of over 6,500 participants. Kelseys placement was consistent within her division, with slight fluctuations but overall strong positioning, especially notable as she progressed past the 8-mile mark. A steady finishing kick was evident with her final mile matching the average split time of 8:14. As an area of consideration, gradually powering through miles 10 and 11 with a split pace of 8:48 and 8:50 could allow for an even stronger performance in future races. Keep up the solid progress!