Nicole Aish (#4) of Gunnison, Colorado, leads the way up the hill.
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#7 Kim Smith, who became known as a front-runner in the NCAA, runs right on Aish's shoulder in the early stages.
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Aish and Smith lead the way.
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The weather was warm -- probably too warm -- at race time, and the sun was shining brightly.
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Nicole Aish and Kim Smith continue to lead in the first mile.
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