Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Niko Kargar #20452 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 Pacing and Notable Improvement Niko Kargar delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. He completed the race in 1:51:09, maintaining an average pace of 8:29 min/mile. Notably, he achieved a faster time compared to his previous Boulderthon, where he finished in 1:58:20 with a 9:02 min/mile pace. This represents a significant improvement in both time and pace. Throughout the race, Niko showed consistent pacing, starting with a strong split of 7:54 min/mile and adjusting slightly in the later miles, with the slowest split being 9:13 min/mile at mile 11 and 13. Improvements are still achievable, particularly in the second half as fatigue increased, indicated by the decline in his position. Working on endurance aspects could help maintain the early pace and potentially improve overall placement.