Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jose Garcia machado #25016 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

Steady Improvements and Strong Finish Jose Garcia Machado delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:48:19 with an average pace of 8:16 min/mile. His performance demonstrates improvement from the 2023 Boulderthon, where he completed in 1:57:22 with an 8:57 min/mile pace. Notably, his strongest split occurred during the twelfth mile, completed in 7:46 min/mile, which suggests a strong surge towards the race's conclusion. Throughout the race, Jose maintained relatively consistent pacing, with split times ranging from 8:07 to 8:34 min/mile for much of the distance. His placements shifted throughout, peaking at the 5th mile with an impressive gain in position. Continued focus on pacing consistency across each mile could support even stronger future results, particularly early in the race. Overall, his dedication to maintaining a steady pace and improved time over previous endeavors highlights commendable progress.