Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Xiaohong Qian #3030 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing Leads to Impressive Division Finish Xiaohong Qian, a 54-year-old runner from Edison, NJ, delivered a strong performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Displaying consistent pacing, her elapsed time of 2:58:35 translated to an average pace of 6:49 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. She achieved 15th place in her gender category, among 2,690 total participants, and placed 2nd in the F50-54 division. Notably, her first mile was clocked at 6:59, showing an early strategic pace. During the race, Xiaohong demonstrated steady splits, with only minor pace fluctuation. Her remarkable consistency is evident, with most splits remaining around the 6:41-6:44 min/mile mark. The fastest split was at mile 7 with 6:10, showcasing her ability to maintain strength mid-race. Towards the conclusion, she managed to stay strong, despite a slight slowdown, with a final split of 7:25 at mile 26. Overall, consistent pacing appeared to be a key strength in Xiaohong’s impressive marathon performance.