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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: John Harris #22460 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Closing Miles Power a Sub-1:35 Half John Harris finished the Half Marathon in 1:34:57, placing 219th overall and 177th among men in a field of 7,223. Harris held a steady 7:26-7:40 per-mile pace through the first ten miles, then shifted gears over the final 5K, covering miles 11 through 13 at 6:53, 6:41 and 6:20 respectively. That closing stretch was the fastest mile-plus segment of his race, pulling his overall pace down to 7:15 min/mile by the finish. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, sustaining that kind of late acceleration reflects strong pacing management. Consider working on maintaining that closing intensity a bit earlier in future races to see how it affects overall time.