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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Theodore Ruder #2161 Race: 2026 Capital City Half Marathon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent Pacing Delivers Strong Finish Theodore Ruder, at just 16 years old, demonstrated remarkable consistency and endurance during the 2026 Capital City Half Marathon. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:10 min/mile, Theodore completed the race in 1:20:59. His performance placed him 9th overall out of 1,447 participants and 9th in his gender category. Notably, he secured a 2nd place in the M19-and-under division. Theodore started dynamically with his fastest pace of 6:03 min/mile in the second mile. His pacing remained stable, with an exceptional finish of 5:49 min/mile in the final mile. This showcases a strong ability to accelerate when needed. A consistent pace through miles 3 to 5 and a notable recovery in the closing stages highlight Theodore's resilience. Some slight slowing was observed between miles 6 and 11, where the splits extended to 6:25 min/mile, but his final acceleration is a promising sign of his racing potential.