Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Yudi Yang #3692 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Top-Tier Performance Yudi Yang, representing Bergen Runners, delivered an impressive consistency at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, securing the 2nd spot in the M50-54 division. The splits reveal strategic pacing, with notable acceleration in the early miles. After a cautious start with a 7:20 min/mile pace, Yudi quickened to a blistering 5:53 min/mile by mile 7, peaking in efficiency. Through 26.2 miles, Yudi maintained a remarkable average pace of 6:37 min/mile, emphasizing stamina and strength. The race concluded with Yudi at 159th overall and 152nd among males in a field of 2,690 participants. Although the final miles saw some deceleration, holding steady to finish near the top of his category indicates room for future optimization. A focused refinement on late-race pacing could enhance performance even further in subsequent events. Keep leveraging that early momentum for even greater achievements!