Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paul Sobczyk #22339 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

Impressive Early Pace; Consistent Top Finish in Division Paul Sobczyk from Longmont, CO displayed notable early pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a swift 5:48 min/mile for the first mile. Paul's performance placed him consistently among the top 10 in his M30-34 age division throughout the race. His fastest split pace occurred during the fifth mile at 6:05 min/mile, demonstrating strategic pacing as he moved up divisions for part of the race. Despite encountering a slight decrease in pace towards the end, Paul maintained a strong overall pace of 6:24 min/mile, finishing the race in a total time of 1:23:52. Notably, he secured 9th place in his division and placed 48th among all male participants in a field of 6546. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial speed across more segments could be beneficial in achieving even more competitive finishes. John's resilience and consistency are commendable attributes to build upon.