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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Amanda Smith #22740 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Her Through a Consistent Half Amanda Smith completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:52:37, averaging 8:35 per mile across the 13.1-mile course that finishes on the Pearl Street Mall. She opened quickly, covering the first two miles at an 8:078:18 pace, then settled into a rhythm that held remarkably steady for the middle miles. From mile 6 through mile 9, her per-mile splits stayed within a tight 8:258:30 band, the most consistent stretch of her race. That control carried her to the finish, with her final-mile pace nearly matching her overall average at 8:36. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, maintaining such an even effort through the race's midsection stands out. If there's one area to explore next time, it would be closing the final miles with a touch more push, since her pacing left something in reserve.