Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jessica Mcquaid #21544 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 Splits with a Strong Finish Jessica Mcquaid completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a time of 1:35:19, maintaining a strong average pace of 7:16 min/mile. In her division (F25-29), she achieved 12th place, and overall, she ranked 242nd out of 6546 participants. Jessica started out with consistent paces around 7:30 min/mile during the initial miles, showing a solid strategy of maintaining even splits. Notably, Jessica showed a significant improvement in the later stages of the race, with her fastest split of 6:48 min/mile recorded in mile 12. This improvement contributed to her climb in race position, especially after mile 5 where she moved from 221st to 213rd by mile 12. While her initial position fluctuated, her finishing sprint showcases her potential for future races. Managing her pace more consistently in the beginning can further boost her performance. Excellent job, Jessica! Keep building on that strong finish.