Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Blaire Volbers #25158 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 Finish with Consistent Performance Blaire Volbers delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Clocking a total time of 1:27:44 and maintaining an overall pace of 6:41 min/mile, she excelled notably in the F35-39 division, securing 1st place. Her progression throughout the race is commendable, displaying consistent split times and a strong finish. The quickest split was a notable 6:27 min/mile on mile 10, significantly boosting her overall position. Analyzing her splits reveals a steady and strategic approach. Blaire started with a pace of 6:49 min/mile in the first mile and skillfully increased her speed, achieving her fastest pace in mile 10 and maintaining that momentum until the end. Her placement saw considerable improvement from 192nd to 113th overall, and she consistently moved up in her division placements, reflecting a well-paced and determined run. Continued focus on maintaining an even pace throughout might offer further benefits in future races.