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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Kirschner #2442 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Nicole Kirschner delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:28:39, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:46 min/mile. Nicole's excellent pacing strategy was demonstrated in her splits, starting strong with a 6:35 min/mile in the first mile and finishing with an impressive closing mile of 6:08 min/mile. Her rank as the 2nd female overall illustrates a commendable level of competitiveness in a field of 612 runners. Nicole consistently held her position, placing 2nd in her gender throughout most of the race and occasionally leading after the 8th mile. Notably, her swift split on the 11th mile at 6:30 min/mile was a strategic boost that well-prepared her for a strong finish. Consider focusing on maintaining the speed observed during the 4th and 11th mile to bring an even stronger future performance. Excellent job on pacing and overall execution!