Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dan Dodd #27237 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 Start with Opportunities Ahead Dan Dodd opened the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon with a consistent and robust performance in the early miles. The first 5 miles were particularly noteworthy, as available data indicates a strong average pace. Dan maintained a pace of around 7:26 min/mile during this segment, with his third-mile split even improving to 7:10 min/mile. His placement improved significantly during mile 5 when he moved up to the 219th position overall. The pace slowed slightly in the second half, with the most significant drop observed between miles 9 and 10, where his split time increased to 9:30 min/mile. This impacted his overall race placement, as he finished 726th overall. However, Dan's final time of 1:46:41 reaffirms his ability to tackle long distances. Focusing on maintaining the early momentum in future races could be beneficial. Fine-tuning pacing strategies might further enhance performance. You're on the path to stronger finishes, so keep pushing forward.