Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Bowe #26627 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

Strong Start with Consistent Pace Katie Bowe maintained a commendable pace during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, initially setting a strong foundation with her first mile at 7:11 min/mile. Her splits highlight consistent efforts, with five of the first six miles under 7:30 min/mile. Notably, her fifth mile was her fastest at a remarkable 4:30 min/mile, an outstanding achievement in any race setting. Though there was a noticeable dip during mile four, where she clocked a split of 10:18, Katie showed resilience by recovering her pace to under 8:00 min/mile by the eighth mile. Her overall finish time was 1:41:48, with an elapsed pace averaging 7:46 min/mile. Her placement in the F25-29 division shifted across the race, finishing 26th, indicating a strong start with room to work on sustained pace through the middle miles. Overall, a strong performance with highlights for strategic pacing opportunities in future races.