Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nina Brookes #11676 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Performance with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Nina Brookes executed a steady pace at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a final time of 4:16:31, translating to an average pace of 9:47 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notable improvements include her effort from mile 8 to mile 12, where she progressively increased her speed, marked by her fastest split at mile 12 with 8:21 min/mile. Nina's strategic pacing led to a substantial leap in placement, moving from 520th overall to 126th among female participants by mile 5. While Nina maintained consistent paces, her performance in the latter third of the race saw a gradual increase in elapsed times. The final miles showed a notable slowdown, with mile 23 being the slowest at a 12:03 split pace. Continued focus on endurance and maintaining momentum in the final stages could potentially bring further improvements. Nevertheless, her solid effort in the first half laid a strong foundation for a successful race conclusion.