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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: David Tschida #26795 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finishing Kick Fuels Steady Half Marathon David Tschida finished the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:49:35, an 8:21/mile pace. He settled into a consistent rhythm through the first nine miles, holding between 8:25 and 8:46 per mile with only minor fluctuation. From there, he shifted gears, covering the final four miles in roughly 31:28 a 7:52/mile pace as splits dropped to 8:05, 8:09, 7:51, and 7:24. That closing stretch stood out as the fastest sustained running of his race, showing strong control late when many runners fade. That surge carried him past the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5, right as his pace began to sharpen. He capped things off on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting finish at over 5,000 feet of elevation. If there's one area to build on, it's applying that late-race strength earlier, aiming for a more even effort from the start.