Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Conrad Schaffer #23968 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 Pace with Strong Mid-Race Conrad Schaffer completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a finish time of 1:49:11, averaging an 8:20 min/mile pace over the course of 13.1 miles. Noteworthy was Conrad's mid-race performance, particularly between miles 5 and 6, where he clocked his fastest splits at 7:52 and 7:59 min/mile, respectively. These impressive splits contributed to his noticeable rise in placement, reaching 10th in the M55-59 age category by mile 5. While his average pace remained consistent, slight variances were observed towards the later miles, with the 10th and 11th miles showing a gentle slowdown. Conrad demonstrated resilience, maintaining a solid top-third finish among 6546 participants, securing 557th among men and 17th in his division. Reflecting on his gradual pacing pattern, focusing on maintaining a consistent rhythm at his peak split speed could optimize future performances. Overall, Conrad's experience highlights a commendable blend of consistency and energy management.