Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dan Popowics #12979 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Mid-Race, Challenges in the End Phase Dan Popowics demonstrated a solid start at the 2025 Boulderthon, maintaining a consistent pace of 8:25 min/mile for the initial two miles. By mile 5, Dan hit a substantial split of 5:29 min/mile, boosting his place within the division to 4th briefly. This remarkable mile was a turning point that showcased Dans potential for peak performance. His overall elapsed time of 3:54:00 highlights his steady endurance. Throughout the latter half of the race, Dan faced challenges holding his early speed, particularly from mile 20 onwards, where split times ranged from 9:15 to 9:51 min/mile. Finishing with an average pace of 8:55 min/mile and holding 6th place in his division, Dan reflected endurance and tactical pacing. A revised strategy for miles 20 through 26 could optimize future race results. Keeping focus on the latter splits may enhance overall time and performance in subsequent events.