Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicole Asay #12838 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 Strong Start Nicole Asay displayed an impressive start in the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining consistent pacing throughout the early miles. Her initial splits were solid, holding a pace of approximately 6:48 to 6:52 min/mile and even improving to 6:46 min/mile at the 5-mile mark. Notably, Nicole was positioned 4th in her gender and division from miles 3 to 10. A highlight was her 18th mile where she led her division for F35-39 with a pace of 9:11 min/mile. As the race progressed past the halfway mark, Nicoles pace moderated but remained steady. From mile 17 onward, she navigated splits between 7:21 and 10:05 min/mile. While her overall rank shifted, Nicole remained in the top tier for her division, finishing 4th in the F35-39 category. For future races, focusing on maintaining her impressive early pace through the later stages could further enhance her performance. Keep up the great work, Nicole!