Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Mchugh #26210 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

Consistently Strong Yet Room to Push Sam Mchugh showcased a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting strong with a 6:00 min/mile pace in the first mile, he maintained sub-seven-minute splits consistently. He completed the race in 1:21:42, with an overall elapsed pace of 6:14 min/mile. Notably, his swiftest split came between miles 4 and 5, clocking a 5:57 pace. Sam impressively managed his position, moving as high as 25th place overall during mile 5. Primarily within the top 40 finishers, Sam's consistency is evident in maintaining his division position between 5th and 6th in the M25-29 category. There was a slight slowdown in the later stages, with the longest split of 6:41 between miles 7 and 8. As a coach, consider integrating tailored pacing strategies in training to maintain speed in the latter half of the event. His strong finish in a field of 6,546 demonstrates robust racing prowess and an opportunity for growth.