Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacob Krause #27362 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

Significant Pace Improvement and Strategic Racing Jacob Krause showed notable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon half marathon. Maintaining an overall pace of 8:09 min/mile, Jacob completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:46:50. His ranking was 691st out of 6546 participants. Segment analysis indicates an effective race strategy; after an initial two miles at a steady 8:31 pace, Jacob skillfully increased his speed, culminating with a strong finish at a 7:36 pace for the final mile. Improvement from the 2023 Boulderthon is remarkable, with a reduction of nearly 21 minutes. Noteworthy splits include Mile 4 at a best pace of 8:17 and Mile 12, where he pushed speed to 7:33. Consistently moving up in positions, Jacob's strongest placement was in Mile 5, overtaking up to a 95th position in his division. If sustained, this combination of strategic pacing and acceleration at key race segments can further enhance future performances. Keep building on this successful approach!