Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jared Nelson #26445 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

Steady Performance with Late Surge Jared Nelson, 49, from Iowa City, IA, delivered a solid and steady effort at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Over 13.1 miles, he maintained a consistent average pace of 7:01 min/mile, achieving an official time of 1:31:55. Out of 6,546 participants, Jared placed 178th overall and 147th among male competitors, finishing 7th in his M45-49 divisiona remarkable result. Particularly noteworthy is his performance in the final stretch. Jared clocked his fastest splits during the latter miles, with a notable surge at mile 12, where he ran a 6:26 split. This final push highlighted his endurance and ability to conserve energy earlier in the race to finish strong. To build on this success, consider focusing on maintaining this fast pace consistently throughout the race. Great job on showcasing strategy and stamina!