Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Grant Norman #22115 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 Top Performer with Strong Division Finish Grant Norman showcased an impressive performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:17:46. He maintained a steady pace of 5:56 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Throughout the race, Grant exhibited consistency in his pacing, with split times averaging between 5:44 and 6:14 min/mile. Notably, he achieved a strong finish in his division, claiming 2nd place in the M25-29 category out of a large field of 6546 participants. During the race, Grant showed minor variations in his pacing, with slight slowdowns around the middle miles but regained speed towards the last mile, finishing with a strong 5:47 split. Strategically, focusing on maintaining a slightly more consistent pace in the middle miles could prove beneficial for future races. Grants ability to navigate competition effectively is evident from his improvement compared to his marathon performance at the 2023 Boulderthon, where he also finished 2nd in his previous age division.