Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dan Hopmans #22295 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 Throughout the Course Dan Hopmans demonstrated a solid performance during the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. His pace started strong with the first mile at 7:05 minutes, and he managed to keep it close to his overall pace, finishing the race with an average of 7:17 minutes per mile over the 13.1 miles. Notably, his fastest split was at the 5-mile mark with a time of 6:55 minutes, which was an impressive push compared to other splits. Throughout the race, Dan maintained consistent positioning, finishing 244th overall out of 6,546 participants. In the M30-34 division, he completed 54th, a testament to his solid performance within his age group. Though there was some fluctuation in his split times, especially towards the second half of the race, maintaining endurance can help in pushing times even further. Overall, Dan's pacing strategy and efforts in this race indicate a strong foundation from which to build for future events.