Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dan Kropatsch #21596 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 Pace Leads to Top 5 Division Finish Dan Kropatsch delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace averaging 7:27 min/mile. Dan effectively started with a strong first mile at 7:26 and maintained close pacing across subsequent splits, indicating strong pacing strategy. The final push in miles 12 and 13 at 6:58 and 7:13, respectively, demonstrates impressive endurance and race-end acceleration. Dan secured a 5th place finish in the M50-54 division among 6546 participants, a commendable ranking. Despite some minor slowdown between miles 8 and 9, the ability to push back in the final stretches was crucial. Consider focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the middle segments to further improve overall time. Overall, the execution and final division position reflect a successful race strategy and strong athletic capability.