Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sammy McCrary #2676 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Marathon Finish with Pacing Peaks Sammy McCrary completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon in 4:26:33, maintaining a steady average pace of 10:10 min/mile across the 26.2-mile distance. His pace varied, with some notable splits, such as mile 7, finished in 8:24 min/mile, and mile 3 at 8:26 min/mile, demonstrating strong adaptability during the earlier parts of the race. Overall, his performance placed him 1166th among males in a field of 2690 participants, and 170th in the M50-54 division. While his finish time is consistent with his previous efforts, there are areas for potential improvement, especially in maintaining pace in the later stages. Between miles 5 and 8, split paces slowed, with mile 8 at 13:33 min/mile impacting overall performance. Working on sustaining momentum and managing pacing over the full distance could be beneficial. Sammy's steady capability in marathon events suggests potential for refined strategy and pacing tactics moving forward.