Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alex Knauss #25141 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 a Strong Start Alex Knauss, age 19, from Golden, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon. Starting strong, Alex maintained a faster pace in the initial miles, particularly notable in the first split with a 7:25 min/mile pace, placing 3rd in the F15-19 age division. Through the first five miles, the pace varied slightly, with a best split pace of 7:18 min/mile for the second mile. Alex maintained a consistent position within her division, initially staying in the top three spots. In the latter half, there was a gradual slowdown, with paces increasing slightly to 8:38 min/mile by the 12th mile. Alex finished with an overall time of 1:46:48, an average pace of 8:09 min/mile, moving to 6th in her division by the race's conclusion. This event provided valuable pacing insights. Focusing on endurance could help maintain that promising early pace across future races.