Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Harbaugh #21032 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 Strong Finish in Boulderthon John Harbaugh demonstrated a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. He maintained a consistent pace throughout, finishing with a commendable elapsed time of 1:22:37, averaging a pace of 6:18 min/mile. Starting with a strong first mile split of 6:10, he improved his pace slightly by the second mile, clocking in at 6:01. Notably, John's fifth-mile split of 6:02 saw him as high as second in his division. He finished 7th in the M30-34 division, a great accomplishment among a field of 6546 runners. While John's overall pace remained steady, there was a slight dip in performance during the 7th mile, where he recorded a 7:38 split. However, he quickly recalibrated, evidenced by a swift recovery in the last stretch, achieving a 6:03 split in the 12th mile. Focusing on pacing strategies for challenging sections could further enhance future performances. Keep up the excellent work, John!