Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Michelle Castillo #1559 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Improvements and Consistent Pacing Michelle Castillo demonstrated notable improvements at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:57:48 and an average pace of 9:04 min/mile. Her most impressive splits occurred between miles 9 and 11, sustaining a consistent 8:27-8:28 min/mile pace, showcasing her endurance in the middle stages of the race. Michelle improved her average pace by 13 to 17 seconds per mile compared to her previous marathon races in 2023 and 2024. These statistics indicate a focused strategy on pacing that she has worked on proficiently. Michelle began with a slightly slower 9:47 min/mile pace in the first mile, then progressively increased her speed. After mile 21, her split times increased, with mile 23 being the slowest split at 11:11 min/mile. A strategy to manage late-stage fatigue could further enhance her strong performance. Competing with a total of 2,690 participants, she placed 38th in her division, showing her competitive edge in the F55-59 category.