Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alexander Kagan #21017 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

Pacing Strategy Shows Early Promise Alexander Kagan completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:48:34, averaging an 8:17 min/mile pace. His splits showed a strong start, with his fastest mile at 7:37 (Split 5). His performance peaked as he moved from 787th place overall at the start to 336th by mile 5. Maintaining consistent pacing in the early miles, he began with an average pace of 8:05 for the first two miles. In the later stages, the pacing slowed slightly, with his split time reaching 8:48 by mile 11. By mile 13, Alexander finished in 755th place overall, showing considerable endurance. He maintained a steady overall position among male competitors, finishing 539th out of a gender field. Focusing on maintaining pace in the latter part of the race could enhance future performances. The ability to start strong highlights potential for improvement in endurance and pacing consistency towards the end.