Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Darren Knipp #33194 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Speed Rewards with Top Division Finish Darren Knipp demonstrated commendable consistency in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K race. With a steady pace maintained throughout, his elapsed time was 49:48, averaging an 8:01 min/mile pace. His strongest performance came in the fifth mile with a split time of 7:41. Notably, he increased his running efficiency as the race progressed, moving from a 165th place finish in the first mile within his gender group to 121st by the race's end. Darrens placement was outstanding within his division, finishing 1st in the M55-59 category. He started strongly among his age group, consistently floating between 2nd and 3rd in his splits, before decisively taking the lead. While his overall pacing strategy contributed to an improved position in the latter half of the race, continuing to hone those strong middle splits will be valuable in maintaining his competitive edge across the board.