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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Chris Welsh #26277 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Steady Half-Marathon Finish Chris Welsh completed the half marathon in 1:46:30, an 8:07 min/mile average pace, finishing 440th among men. His race opened fast, with the first three miles clocked between 7:38 and 7:45, the quickest stretch of his day. Pace settled into the 7:558:26 range through the middle miles before a slower 8:43 split at mile 11, followed by a solid close of 8:09 and 8:16 to the line. Passing through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5, Welsh held an 8:13 pace, consistent with his overall rhythm that day. Racing at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder, his ability to maintain pace through the second half stands out. A touch more even pacing between miles 4 and 11 could help close the gap to his opening-mile speed in future races.