Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Grant Karger #22252 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 Notable Pace Adjustments Grant Karger from Lakewood, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a total elapsed time of 2:14:33 over a distance of 13.1 miles. His consistent pacing averaged at 10:16 min/mile. The race began with a steady pace of 9:54 min/mile for the first two miles. The shift in pacing was notably observed in mile 5, where Grant accelerated to a split pace of 5:48 min/mile, showing his strong capability in mid-race strategies. While navigating through the race, Grant's pacing adjustments became apparent, particularly during miles 4 (14:00 min/mile) and 10 (12:39 min/mile), which affected his overall pace. In terms of placements, Grant ranked 2898 overall out of 6546 participants, 1549 in his gender category, and 223 in the M20-24 division. Focusing on maintaining consistent splits and adapting to avoid pace fluctuation could enhance future performances. His membership in team Strongo highlights his dedication.