Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chris Lombardi #22270 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 Performance with Strategic Recovery Chris Lombardi, age 43 from Denver, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:49:22. This performance reflects an overall pace of 8:20 min/mile, securing 812th place among 6,546 participants. Chris placed 566th among male competitors and 55th in the M40-44 division. The race began with steady splits, maintaining an 8:18 min/mile pace for the first two miles. Despite a setback at mile 4 with a slower split of 11:55, Chris demonstrated resilience by recovering in miles 5 and 6, both timed at 6:32 each. Importantly, the final mile saw an effort maintaining close to the average pace, finishing the last segment at 8:28. Focusing on sustaining the mid-race momentum and addressing outlying split times could bolster future performances further. Overall, Chris delivered a commendable and consistent effort throughout the race.