Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Xiaorong Zhou #3741 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Early Pace, Late Slowdown Xiaorong Zhou's performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon demonstrated a strong start, maintaining an impressive pace in the early miles. The first part of the race saw an initial split of 8:37 min/mile, quickly improving to a 7:29 min/mile by mile 3, showcasing her ability to accelerate effectively. Her consistent pace in the first half, with most splits near or under the 8:10 min/mile mark, is commendable. However, there was a noticeable slowdown in the later stages, particularly during miles 23 to 25, where split times expanded to 8:58 min/mile up to 11:19 min/mile. Despite this deceleration, Xiaorong completed the marathon with a solid total time of 3:43:42. Improving endurance in the latter half of the race could enhance future performances. Participation as part of the "Misty Mountain Runners" team adds to her experience. She finished 69th in her division out of 102 participants, highlighting competitive efforts among peers.