Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Thomas #26527 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

Impressive Pace Recovery and Consistency Maintained Nick Thomas completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:51:09, maintaining an overall average pace of 8:29 min/mile. Starting strong, he held a steady pace of 8:25 min/mile for the first two miles. Notably, in the fifth and sixth mile, he achieved his fastest split time of 6:45. Throughout the race, he demonstrated an impressive ability to recover from the fourth-mile energy dip where his pace dropped to 11:59, quickly regaining his rhythm. By the ninth mile, Nick's position improved significantly, highlighting his endurance capability. He moved from 1531st overall in the fourth mile to 723rd by the ninth mile. In his division (M40-44), he initially placed 93rd during the fourth mile but finished strong at 62nd. His overall finish in the top 15% of participants showcases his strong performance. To enhance future race experiences, focusing on maintaining mid-race consistency will potentially sharpen his competitive edge further.