Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Philip Zaranka #23636 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

Philip Zaranka's Consistent Pace Shines Through in Boulderthon 2025 Philip Zaranka maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with an initial mile pace of 8:05 min/mile, he held steady through the first four miles before gradually picking up speed. By mile five, Philip began to quicken his pace to a notable 7:45 min/mile. His speed continued to build, achieving his quickest split time of 7:17 min/mile by mile thirteen. His overall time was 1:42:08, resulting in an average pace of 7:47 min/mile. This performance positioned him 447th overall out of 6,546 participants. Among men, he secured the 328th spot and ranked 30th in his M40-44 division. Philip's progressive pace in the second half showcases his ability to maintain energy and speed over long distances. Working on sustaining this pace from the start could lead to even better results in future races.