Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Wade Critides #23784 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 With Strategic Surges Wade maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. His overall time was 1:34:35, averaging a pace of 7:13 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, his initial mile was completed in 7:24, setting a strong foundation for consistency. He demonstrated tactical acumen by picking up his pace during certain splits: Mile 2 in 6:59 and Mile 5 in 6:57 showcased his ability to strategically accelerate. His steady performance allowed for gradual improvement in overall placement as the race progressed. Wade climbed from 294th place in the first mile to finish 226th overall out of 6,546 participants. Placing 30th in the M35-39 division suggests opportunities for targeted enhancement, particularly in maintaining pace through miles where slight decreases were notedspecifically Mile 8 and Mile 11, where times dipped to 7:27 and 7:32, respectively. Analyzing these zones could further refine Wade's race strategy.