Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brendan Mcculloch #22226 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 Start with Steady Pace Decrease Brendan Mcculloch began the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a strong start, clocking a 6:23 min/mile pace in the first mile. His early pace placed him well within the top 20 for his M30-34 division. Initial splits remained consistent with slight variations, as seen in the first three miles where he maintained an average pace of 6:25 min/mile. As the race progressed, Brendan experienced a gradual slowdown. Between miles 4 and 13, his pace ranged between 6:37 and 7:09 min/mile. Despite this decline, he completed the race in a respectable elapsed time of 1:30:12, managing a 6:53 min/mile overall pace. Brendan's ability to finish strong, even with the deceleration, suggests a solid endurance base. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace throughout could further improve his rating in the M30-34 division where he ranked 29th. Great effort, Brendan!