Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kayla Smartz #3302 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 Notable Improvements Mid-Race Kayla Smartz demonstrated a steady and consistent performance in her marathon at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston. Maintaining an average pace of 9:47 minutes per mile, Kayla completed the 26.2-mile race in 4:16:25. Notably, she showed remarkable progress in her pace from miles 3 to 4, where her split times improved from 9:24 to 9:38 minutes per mile. Throughout the race, Kayla gained several positions, especially noticeable in the latter stages. Her position improved to 1890th overall, 761st among females, and 85th in her division (F30-34) by the finish. A key highlight includes the consistent improvement in her split times in the middle segments, particularly from mile 6 to 10, demonstrating resilience and strategic pacing. Maintaining focus on a steady rhythm towards the end could amplify her future performances.