Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kanoa Nelson #24399 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 Effort with Strategic Finish Kanoa Nelson maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:42:52. He started with a strong first mile at a 7:34 min/mile pace, maintaining consistent pacing through the middle of the race. Notably, Kanoa's fastest split was the fifth mile with a 7:33 min/mile pace, marked by a significant improvement in placement, moving up positions in his division. In the later miles, Kanoa's pace modestly slowed, with the ninth mile registering a split time of 7:58. Interestingly, the twelfth mile saw a resurgence as he clocked in at a quicker 7:44 min/mile pace, before wrapping up the final stretch at an 8:03 pace. While maintaining consistent paces, there is potential for optimizing pacing strategy in the latter half to improve efficiency and conserve energy for the final miles. Overall, Kanoa displayed a commendable performance in a competitive field.