Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Payne #2957 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Start, Slow Finish Jonathan Payne, 41, from Portland, OR, demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the majority of the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a steady pace. He began with a 7:42 min/mile in the first mile and progressively increased his speed, averaging a 6:41 min/mile pace by mile 7, his fastest split. Jonathan managed to maintain a sub-7:10 pace for a majority of the first half of the race, showcasing his determination and consistent effort. The latter miles presented challenges as his pace slowed, concluding the marathon with an average pace of 7:44 min/mile. His overall placement was 816th out of 2690 participants in the race. Maintaining early pace consistency is commendable, yet focusing on sustaining that speed towards the end could significantly enhance his future performance. Jonathan’s effort indeed placed him respectably within his age group, maintaining competitive standings despite the slowdown. Look into strategies to manage late-race fatigue to strengthen overall results.