Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nikki Howley #22445 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 Division Leader Nikki Howley delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:36:41. Displaying impressive consistency, she maintained a steady pace of 7:22 min/mile. Among 6546 participants, Nikki secured the top spot in the F50-54 division, highlighting her steadfast dedication and skill. Her splits showed a remarkable ability to maintain pace, particularly with a speedy 7:01 min/mile at mile 12. Despite the event's size, Nikki demonstrated her experience by claiming the first place in her division, repeating her success from the 2023 Boulderthon Half Marathon. She improved on her previous 13.1-mile time by 44 seconds, emphasizing her continuous progress. The split at mile 5, with a remarkable 7:08 min/mile, suggests potential for shortening overall race time if she can bring that energy to more segments. Such pacing adjustments could lead to even stronger future performances.