Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Droege #26909 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 Pace with a Strong Finish Nick Droege completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 1:43:02, achieving an average pace of 7:51 min/mile. Notably, Nick displayed strong consistency in pacing, particularly recovering well from a challenging fourth mile, where his split time peaked at 11:15. He improved his speed significantly towards the end, finishing the last mile with a split of 7:27, one of the fastest splits of the race. A steady pace during the mid-race, averaging around 7:55 min/mile, contributed to maintaining overall performance. Compared to his previous races, Nick improved his overall pace from 8:02 min/mile in 2024 to the current 7:51 min/mile, showcasing significant development. His finishing position of 490 out of 6,546 participants highlights his competitive edge. For future races, focusing on maintaining consistency in the middle segments could be beneficial. Nick's ability to regain speed towards the end is commendable and sets a positive trend for upcoming events.