Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Braden Nicholson #10007 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

Impressive Consistency with a Strong Finish Braden Nicholson showcased remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 5:25 per mile. His performance was punctuated by strong moments, particularly at miles 10 and 19, where he clocked a swift 5:12 and 5:00 pace respectively. Notably, Braden improved from 3rd to 2nd position by the halfway mark, maintaining that placement till the end, finishing in 2:22:14, an outstanding achievement among 2678 participants. While Braden's pacing showed minor variation, with the slowest mile recorded at 6:16, his ability to regain momentum quickly as seen in the strong 5:14 mile following it reflects excellent resilience. A little focus on maintaining speed through all splits could yield even better results in future marathons. Congratulations to Braden on this remarkable performance and finishing 2nd in such a competitive field.