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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Josh Shusko #27994 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Through the First Half, Then a Gutsy Hold to the Finish Josh Shusko finished the Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:52:41, averaging 8:36 per mile. He ran an even, controlled race through the first 7 miles, holding between 8:05 and 8:13 pace, before easing slightly over the back half as the effort accumulated. Miles 1 through 6 stood out as his strongest running of the race, each falling between 8:08 and 8:19, a tight, disciplined band that reflects well-managed early pacing. From mile 7 onward, his per-mile splits settled into the 8:29-9:13 range, a modest but manageable adjustment given the effort already banked. Given the finish sits above Boulder's 5,000-foot elevation, this kind of pacing discipline through the opening miles is a strong foundation to build on for future races.