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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Laurie Brockway #22609 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Even Pacing Fuels a Top-Tier Half Marathon Laurie Brockway crossed the line in 1:44:44, good for 525th overall out of the field of 7,223, 123rd among women, and 2nd in her 60-64 division. Her splits stayed remarkably tight throughout, hovering between 7:49 and 8:15 per mile with no significant fade. Her fastest full mile came early, mile two, clocked at 7:49, while she closed strong with a 7:51 mile thirteen, showing she had plenty left over the final stretch. Running through downtown Boulder's finish on the Pearl Street Mall, Brockway tackled a 2026 half course redesigned to trim net elevation gain to roughly 203 feet, a notable reduction that suited her consistent rhythm. Her ability to hold pace within a 26-second band across 13 miles reflects disciplined effort management, a strength worth carrying into future races at this distance.