Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Blake Poole #3006 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, With Strong Mid-race Gains Blake Poole, 38, from Tampa, FL, demonstrated notable consistency during the REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, achieving an overall time of 3:37:48 and an average pace of 8:18 min/mile. His strong early splits include a standout third mile at 7:27 min/mile, propelling him forward in the race. Between miles 4 and 11, Blake maintained a sub-8:10 min/mile pace, which improved his overall position steadily. While the later miles presented a slight drop-off with mile 25 coming in at 9:44 min/mile, Blake still continued to maintain a steady rhythm overall. His final position was 1197th out of 2690 participants, with a 788th place finish among men and 127th in the M35-39 division. Reviewing the pace at the back end of the race could help in maximizing potential gains in future marathons. Consistency throughout the varying sections of the marathon distance is commendable.