Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Vlad Gladtskov #27201 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 and Pacing Power! Vlad Gladtskov from Austin, TX, delivered a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 8:01 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Starting strong with a first-mile pace of 7:56, he managed to sustain his speed, finishing the race with a total time of 1:45:01. Notably, he achieved his fastest pace during the last mile at 7:43, demonstrating an ability to finish strong despite an earlier slowdown in mile 9, where his pace dipped to 8:35. While moving through the field, Vlad's strategic pacing helped him finish 91st in his division (M25-29), 419th among male participants, and 590th overall out of 6546 competitors. His splits reveal a well-managed effort with several miles run in under eight minutes. Focusing on enhancing mid-race speed consistency, particularly in miles 6 and 11, could help further improve his overall time. Keep leveraging those strong finishes!