Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicole Gonzalez #21063 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 Mid-Race Gains and Strong Finish Nicole Gonzalez from Golden, CO, showcased significant improvement throughout the course of the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon. Starting with a 11:05 min/mile pace for the first mile, she quickly accelerated, running the second mile at a 9:54 pace and continued to maintain sub-10-minute miles from the third split onward. Her most striking improvement was evident between miles four and five, where she executed a remarkable split of 5:42 min/mile, a standout performance in that section. This phase allowed her to gain substantial ground, with her overall position advancing from 3341st to 1586th within a mile. Nicole's pacing strategy yielded successful division placements. Notably, she improved her standing in the F30-34 division, reaching a peak position of 139 by mile five. Maintaining a consistent pace under 10-minutes per mile in the race's latter stages culminated in a final placement of 968th among female runners. Continued focus on maintaining early race pace could optimize overall race performance.