Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Karsten Thompson #21125 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Karsten Thompson completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:33:11, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:06 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, his pace improved throughout the race, with a significant final mile split of 6:52 min/mile. Thompson demonstrated consistent pacing, managing to improve his position to 195th overall and 44th in his division (M30-34) out of a field of 6546 participants. Highlighting his performance, Thompsons fastest split was recorded in the 12th mile at 6:36 min/mile, showcasing his ability to accelerate late in the race. Elevating his percentile ranking from 335th in the first mile to 192nd by the end indicates strategic pacing and stamina. A focus on maintaining a steady pace in the middle segments could potentially enhance his future race outcomes even further. Overall, his performance reflects a strong progression from his previous marathon experience.