Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sameer Khurana #2346 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Notable Pace Improvement Sameer Khurana from Fremont, CA, showcased a steady performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. He clocked a finishing time of 3:28:19, maintaining an overall pace of 7:57 min/mile. Notable splits include a strong start, with a 6:39 min/mile pace at mile 7. Though a notable pace decline occurred after mile 20, with splits above 9:00 min/mile, his consistency through most of the race was commendable. Placement-wise, Sameer's rank in his division was 104th in the M45-49 category. Compared to his previous race in 2024, Sameer shaved off over an hour, from 4:35:04 to 3:28:19—a significant improvement in pacing, from 10:29 min/mile to 7:57 min/mile. This advancement shows dedicated training and strategic pacing. For future races, further examining late-race pacing strategies could sustain momentum and optimize further placement enhancements. Keep up the great work, Sameer!