Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Richard Lee #26771 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 Performance and Strong Finish in Top 3 Division Richard Lee, a 42-year-old athlete from Mount Pleasant, SC, completed the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon with a time of 1:24:09, achieving a consistent average pace of 6:25 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, Richard secured 3rd place in his M40-44 division out of a competitive field, placing 58th overall and 51st among males, a commendable performance considering the total 6,546 participants. Analyzing his splits, Richard varied his pace slightly, with his fastest mile at a pace of 6:13 occurring in both the 12th and 13th miles, reflecting a strong finish. The middle-section pace hovered around 6:24-6:26, with a brief slowdown in mile 11 at 6:41 min/mile. Continuing to focus on maintaining a more consistent pace in the latter half could further enhance his results. Richard's performance indicates solid training and strategic pacing, providing a great foundation for future races.