Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Amber Driedger #1808 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Dominant Performance Amber Driedger showcased impressive pacing control throughout the marathon, completing the 26.2 miles with a total time of 3:32:49 and an average pace of 8:07 min/mile. Notably, she secured first place in her age division (F65-69) across all splits, consistently maintaining her lead. Her performance steadily improved after the first mile, cutting her split time from 9:13 min/mile to a remarkable 7:07 min/mile by mile 7. Her splits reveal an ability to adjust her pace strategically, with the majority falling below an 8-minute mile after mile 2. Amber's placings showed gradual improvement during the race; she moved from 1512th overall by the first mile to 1060th by the end. Her strong finish was evident with consistent sub-8-minute splits in the final miles, demonstrating endurance and steady performance. It would be beneficial to investigate the slower split at the 20th mile (10:34 min/mile) to maintain consistent pacing in future races. Overall, Amber's performance was exemplary in her division, demonstrating both strategic pacing and endurance.