Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Connor Kloss #27635 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Connor Kloss demonstrated a remarkable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a steady pace of 9:15 min/mile for the first two miles, Connor improved his pace consistently. By mile 5, he had increased his speed to 8:55 min/mile. His progress continued, peaking at mile 12 with an impressive pace of 7:49 min/mile, ultimately completing the race with an overall pace of 8:22 min/mile. His strategic acceleration led to a final time of 1:49:46, securing 823rd place overall out of 6,546 participants. Notably, Connor's performance saw him climbing through the ranks, ending in 120th place in his division (M25-29), a commendable achievement given the large field. Maintaining such a consistent improvement throughout the race is a testament to his pacing strategy. Continuing to work on maintaining speed in the initial miles could further enhance his future performances.