Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Daan Willink #23006 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 Effort with Momentary Speed Bursts Daan demonstrated notable consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, with an overall elapsed time of 2:41:29, achieving an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Starting strong, his pace for the first mile was 11:27 min/mile. Although mile 2 had a slower split of 14:45 min/mile, he rebounded impressively in mile 3 with a swift 8:22 min/mile pace, showing his potential for speed. Mile 9 also saw an improvement with a pace of 9:28 min/mile, which is commendable in a later stage of the race. To enhance performance, consider focusing on maintaining those quicker paces more consistently throughout. While Daan finished 4468th overall, his rankings during mile 5 highlight his strength, placing him 102nd in his division. Continued work on steady pacing could benefit future results, as his ability to regain speed indicates a strong foundation. Great effort!