Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Manner #25548 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 Strong Finish John Manner demonstrated impressive consistency in his Half Marathon at the 2025 Boulderthon. Starting with a 6:46 pace in the first mile, he improved his pace significantly by mid-race, highlighting his ability to adapt. Notably, John reached a 6:36 min/mile pace at the two-mile mark, maintaining a steady rhythm thereafter. By mile 10, John clocked his fastest split at 6:20 min/mile, showcasing his capability to accelerate even as the race progressed. Achieving an overall time of 1:25:21 and an average pace of 6:30 min/mile, John finished 7th in his division, a commendable position out of 6546 participants. His steady improvement throughout the race is evident from his position gain; beginning at 162nd place, he consistently advanced, culminating in an overall 76th place finish. Future efforts could benefit from analyzing the slightly slower paces between miles 4 and 6 to identify opportunities for enhanced speed.