Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Rui Hong #2214 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Negative Splits in the Middle Stages Rui Hong, a 55-year-old runner from Wilton, CT, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, resulting in a finishing time of 4:01:49, translating to an average pace of 9:13 min/mile. Particularly noteworthy are her faster split times between miles 9 and 16, where she consistently improved her pace, recording splits as fast as 8:44 min/mile. This strategy showcases her ability to manage energy efficiently over long distances. A member of the Misty Mountain Runners, Rui placed 44th in her division (F55-59) out of the total 2690 participants, reflecting strong consistency. Her splits demonstrate a strategic ability to accelerate midway, achieving one of her fastest splits of 8:30 min/mile at mile 7. A positive takeaway would be to assess the pace drop in the final sections, ensuring a steady finish that aligns with the strong start and middle sections.