Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emad Bashir-mohammed #20014 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 Speed Yields Top Podium Finish Emad Bashir-mohammed demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:06:31, maintaining an average pace of 5:04 min/mile. Notably, he secured first place among a competitive field of 6546 participants. His third and final finish positions improved from his fourth place position in the early stages, highlighted by a remarkable surge during the ninth mile with a split time of 3:53 min/mile. While his performance surpassed last year's second-place finish, his time of 1:04:45 was faster at the 2024 event. Strategic pacing in mile 10 where he clocked 6:19 could benefit from tempo runs to sustain speed over undulating sections. Emad's consistent pace and tactical progressions signal strong form and potential for future races, making him a formidable contender as he continues to dominate the Boulderthon and similar events.