Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bo riker Blanchard #22195 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 Finish with Remarkable Final Surge Bo Riker Blanchard, age 21 from Boulder, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:51:56, averaging an 8:32 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Bo showed steady pacing, with significant improvements particularly evident in the latter stages. Starting with an initial 9:15 pace, he maintained consistency early on. His noteworthy performance was most visible from miles 11 to 13, where he significantly improved, ending with a split time of 7:21 at mile 13his fastest mile. Progression through the race was marked by strategic pacing. Notably, Bo gained 486 places over the course of the race, finishing 980th out of 6,546 participants. His performance in the M20-24 division was commendable as he climbed from a division position of 167 to 86 by the finish. For future races, maintaining a steadier pace during miles 4 to 5, where the pace fluctuated, might enhance overall performance.