Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Daniel Rankin #23215 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 Mid-Pace Performance Daniel Rankin completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:46:08, maintaining an average pace of 8:06 min/mile. This consistent pacing saw fluctuation mainly between 7:48 and 8:19 min/mile across the splits, with only minor deviations, demonstrating solid endurance. Interestingly, his pace improved notably in the fifth mile at 7:57 min/mile, a strong point in his performance. As for race positions, Rankin's placement was quite steady. He ended up 650th overall out of 6,546 participants, indicating a top 10% completion. Within his gender, he was 457th and ranked 97th in the M25-29 division. This reflects a well-maintained effort from start to finish. There may be opportunities to explore a more strategic pacing plan, particularly in the mid-race to capitalize on energy reserves for stronger splits. Overall, Rankin showcased commendable performance throughout the race.