Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kimberly Hillinger #12354 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 Pacing Yields Solid Performance Kimberly Hillinger ran the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon in a total time of 4:32:48, maintaining an average pace of 10:24 minutes per mile. Her splits were consistent throughout the race, with a steady start and slight variations in pace towards the end. Notably, she achieved a steady pace in the early miles, with her first two miles both clocking in at 9:46 minutes per mile. Kimberly's performance improved her standing as she progressed, moving from 1238th place overall initially to finishing at 968th out of 2678 participants. In the F30-34 division, Kimberly started strong at 51st place and finished 39th. A strong finish in the last mile, where she ran at a 10:44 pace, shows her ability to maintain focus and stamina throughout the marathon. Moving forward, focusing on sustaining a slightly quicker pace in the later stages could further enhance her performance. Overall, Kimberly demonstrated a commendable balance of strategy and endurance.