Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madison Keith #23582 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 Sub-8 Pacing Across 13.1 Miles Madison maintained an impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the half marathon in 1:37:02 with an overall pace of 7:24 min/mile. Starting with a strong first mile at 7:26, Madison stayed within a few seconds of this pace, which demonstrated her ability to maintain control and consistency over varied terrain. Her strongest mile was at mile 13 with a split pace of 7:11, indicating a strong finish to the race. Throughout the race, Madison showed remarkable staging in the F25-29 division, advancing from 18th place after the first mile to a peak of 7th place by the 5-mile mark. Although she settled into 14th position by the finish, she remained consistent in maintaining her overall pace. For future races, focusing on sustaining the mid-race momentum could help improve placement in her division and gender. Overall, a great execution of strategy and pacing.