Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Brachna #27183 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 Progression with Strategic Finish Jonathan Brachna, age 33 from Denver, CO, displayed notable pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Initial miles set a steady foundation with a 9:00 min/mile pace maintained for the first two miles, before gradually accelerating. A slight drop in pace occurred during mile 4 with a 12:01 min/mile split, but Jonathan quickly regained momentum by mile 5 with an impressive 6:55 min/mile. This shift boosted his placement significantly, moving him from 1909th to 1271st overall. The latter half of the race reflected remarkable consistency and improvement. Jonathan maintained a sub-9:00 pace continuously from mile 5 onward, accelerating to a commendable final mile split of 7:48, contributing to an average overall pace of 8:23 min/mile. Finishing with a total time of 1:49:54, Jonathan notably placed within the top 13% overall, 9% in gender, and 17% in his division. This showcases his ability to strategize and finish strong.