Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Maxim Khatsenko #21617 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

Pacing Precision with a Strong Finish in the Boulderthon Maxim demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the Boulderthon half marathon. Starting with a strong initial mile at a 6:38 pace, he consistently maintained near this pace for the duration of the race, finishing with an overall time of 1:27:44. His most notable mile was the twelfth, where he recorded a swift 6:15 pace, which led to him improving his overall standing to 102nd place before closing the race in 114th position. Maxim's pace consistency is evident with split times predominantly in the range of 6:36 to 6:50, demonstrating solid endurance exemplified by his finishing average pace of 6:41 min/mile. Recommendations for training could include focusing on sustaining the closing speed achieved in mile twelve to consistently accelerate through the finish. Maxim's performance, especially his ability to pick up the pace significantly during the latter stages, highlights potential for even further improvements in future races.