Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chris Wade #24023 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

Steady Pace with A Strong Finish Chris Wade maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. His average pace was 8:17 min/mile, for a total time of 1:48:41. He maintained strength within his division for most of the race, finishing 51st in the M40-44 category. The first few miles saw a stable pace under the 8:05 min/mile mark, specifically hitting 8:02 min/mile between mile 2 and mile 3, demonstrating control early in the race. As the race progressed, Chris encountered some variability, with mile 9 being the slowest at 9:31 min/mile. Encouragingly, he executed a strong finish in the last mile with a split pace of 8:04 min/mile, showing grit and determination to end on a high note. Analyzing the second half, focusing on maintaining his pace will be beneficial. Overall, Chris displayed commendable pacing and resilience, providing a strong foundation for future races.