Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andy Townsend #23115 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 Start with Steady Performance Andy Townsend delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, representing Team Atomic from Boulder, CO. With a final elapsed time of 1:34:56, he maintained an average pace of 7:14 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Andy outperformed his previous race in significant ways, having demonstrated considerable improvement in pace. His consistent pace in the earlier miles was notable, maintaining sub-7-minute splits for the first two miles at 6:46 min/mile. Between mile 3 and mile 12, Andy navigated slight pace variations, moving from a 6:47 min/mile to 7:14 min/mile. A strong finish in mile 12, with a 7:13 min/mile split, showcased his ability to maintain form. Though his placement varied, he maintained competitiveness throughout, finishing 51st in his division. To further enhance his performance, continued focus on pacing strategy during the middle section of the race could yield even better results.