Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicole Nolting #12866 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

Strong Finish and Noteworthy Mid-Race Recovery Nicole Nolting from Boulder, CO completed the 2025 Boulderthon marathon with a total time of 4:29:59, averaging a pace of 10:18 min/mile. Out of 2678 participants, she secured a commendable overall position of 935 and placed 53rd in her division, Female 20-24. Notably, her overall rank and gender rank showed improvement in the last few miles, indicating a strong finish. Splits indicate consistent pacing initially, with the first two miles completed precisely at 10:14 min/mile. The most challenging portion appeared to be around mile 9, with an increased pace of 14:30 min/mile. Impressively, Nicole managed to regain her rhythm in later miles, achieving her fastest split in mile 25 with an 8:46 min/mile pace. A targeted strategy for maintaining pace after mid-race could be beneficial for future races, focusing on sustaining energy levels to avoid slowing in the mid-section. Overall, an admirable performance underlined by a strong finish.