Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zane Zakroff #22399 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

Strong Finish with Steady Improvement Zane Zakroff showcased impressive pacing during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing with an official time of 1:44:49 and an overall pace of 8:00 min/mile. Starting with an 8:33 min/mile pace for the first mile, Zane improved consistently over the next miles. Notably, from mile 12 to mile 13, he achieved his fastest pace of 7:16 min/mile, indicating strong finishing capabilities. His overall placement was 580th out of 6546 participants, which places him in the top 9%. Furthermore, he was 414th among male participants and secured the 49th spot in the M20-24 division. The most significant challenge came between mile 2 and 3, with a temporary decline in pace to 25:50 min/mile, affecting his overall placement temporarily. Despite this, Zane made a strong recovery, landing in the 47th position in his division by mile 12. Continued focus on sustaining pace consistency could further enhance performance in future races. Excellent job representing the "Senior Citizens" team, maintaining determination throughout the event.