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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Polina Volgunina #27782 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Gives Way to a Strong Closing Mile Polina Volgunina finished the half marathon in 2:19:43, holding remarkably even pacing for the majority of the race before finding another gear late. Her mile splits sat in the 10:30s through the first six miles, dipped briefly into the 11:00s around miles 7 and 8, then settled back into rhythm through the middle miles. The final mile was her fastest of the day at 9:58, a strong surge to close out the distance. Volgunina passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5 in stride, with splits of 10:45 and 10:48 on either side, consistent with her overall pacing that day. Given the closing mile's strength, a slightly more aggressive approach earlier in the second half could be worth exploring in future racing.