Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carter Luense #22027 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 Effort with Notable Consistency Carter Luense maintained an impressive and consistent pace during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:36:36 with an overall pace of 7:22 min/mile. Starting strong, his initial mile was completed in 7:10, while his fastest split occurred between miles 1 and 2, clocking in at 6:49. Although his placement experienced variances throughout the race, his final positioning was 277th out of 6546 participants, which is commendable. An area for attention might be sustaining the pace seen early on. For example, his pace dropped to 7:47 around mile 11, impacting his momentum. Despite this, the strategic approach to maintain his place among the top 221 male runners and finish 60th in his division (M30-34) reflects a solid strategy focused on maintaining consistency. Continuing to work on maintaining your faster pace throughout the race will yield even more excellent next race results.