Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Bade #21620 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 Effort with a Strong Finish Nicholas' performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon is marked by steadiness, maintaining an average pace of 8:00 min/mile. His pace consistency is a highlight, with split times hovering around the 8:008:11 min/mile range across most of the course. The slight variation in split times is normal for a race of this length and reveals commendable control over pacing strategy. Notably, Nicholas executed a strong finish with a remarkable 6:57 min/mile pace in mile 12, showcasing his resilience and determination in the final stretches. His overall placement was 584th out of 6,546 participants, ranking 11th in the M15-19 division, which demonstrates his competitiveness among his peers. Continuing to work on maintaining a steady pace through the middle miles could further improve his performance. The improvement seen in the later stages suggests that his potential for speed towards the end is an area worth developing further in future races.