Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Rudolph #24210 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 Progress and Strong Finish Matthew Rudolph participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. He completed the 13.1-mile course with a final time of 1:39:38, averaging a pace of 7:36 minutes per mile. This placed him 362nd overall among 6,546 participants, 271st in the men's category, and 72nd in his age division (M30-34). His race strategy was steady, with noticeable improvements in the second half. Between miles 9 and 10, Matthew recorded his fastest mile at a pace of 7:14 minutes. From the outset, Matthew maintained a consistent pace, initially clocking an 8:02 pace for the first mile. He gradually increased his speed, achieving a significant uptick from mile 8 onwards. His ability to accelerate in the final stages is commendable and suggests a successful pacing strategy. For future races, maintaining a consistent split under 8:00 throughout could further enhance his performance. Excellent work overall, Matthew!