Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Abraham Nussbaum #22520 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 Pace with Mid-Race Surge Abraham Nussbaum showcased impressive pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:44:16 with an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. Notably, he delivered strong early splits, with mile 3 clocked at 7:45 min/mile, placing him well within his M50-54 division. The standout performance occurred between miles 3 and 5, where he gained significant positions, climbing from 517th overall to 339th and improving his division placement to 5th. While Abraham maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the race, a drop was observed at mile 4, where his pace increased to 11:05 min/mile, impacting his overall position. Despite this, his ability to regain momentum immediately afterward with a swift 4:49 min/mile split is commendable. Future strategies could include maintaining consistency through challenging segments to sustain energy for later stages, capitalizing on the strong surge as seen in mile 5. Overall, Abraham finished 8th in his division among 6,546 participants.