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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lucille Grooters #26355 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Early Pace Fuels a Strong Half-Marathon Finish Lucille Grooters completed the half marathon at the 2026 Boulderthon in 2:33:41, an average pace of 11:43 per mile. Grooters ran her most consistent stretch over the first five miles, holding between 10:32 and 10:47 per mile as she settled into rhythm. From there, her per-mile pace gradually eased, moving into the 11- and 12-minute range through the middle miles before settling near 13 minutes per mile over the closing stretch. That opening five-mile segment stands as the strongest sustained running of her race, showing a well-paced start before the natural fade later on. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet of elevation, maintaining that early rhythm was a solid foundation for the effort. Overall, a controlled and well-managed race from start to finish.