Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Chen yuen Cheng #1593 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Chen Yuen Cheng delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, displaying strong stamina and speed. With an elapsed finish time of 2:57:01, Cheng maintained an impressive average pace of 6:45 minutes per mile. Throughout the race, Cheng consistently executed mile splits mostly under the 7:00 minute mark, with his fastest mile at 6:16, achieved between miles 6 and 7. In a field of 2,690 participants, he placed 224th overall and achieved 3rd within the M55-59 division. Cheng's pacing strategy was highly effective, as evidenced by maintaining the position ranging within the top 300 for the middle 10 miles, closing strong in the final stages of the race. His consistent performance, with 6 out of 26 splits executed under 6:40 minutes, suggests excellent endurance and controlled energy expenditure. Continuing to build on speed endurance could further enhance future race performances. Keep up the great work with Misty Mountain Runners!