Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicole Ward #33426 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pacing in 10K Nicole Ward showcased a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Her finish time of 1:00:52 translates to an average pace of 9:49 min/mile, completing the 6.2-mile course. Starting strong, Nicole maintained a consistent pace around the 9-minute mark for the initial miles. Her best split was the second mile, clocking in at 9:08 min/mile. A slight drop in pace is noted in later splits, particularly in the fourth mile with a pace of 10:15 min/mile. This variance between splits could present an opportunity to focus on endurance and maintaining a steadier pace throughout the second half of the race. Despite this, she displayed resilience, finishing in the top tier of her division, placing 21st out of numerous participants. A balanced split strategy might enhance her placement in future races. Keep up the motivation and strategic pacing!