Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Garrett Duncan #1816 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Pace Improvement in Marathon Performance Garrett's race in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon showcased a consistent and strategic pace, with an overall time of 2:50:51, improving his previous marathon time by 5 minutes and 5 seconds. Starting with a strong first mile at 6:41 min/mile, he maintained an impressive sub-7-minute pace throughout the entire marathon. The fastest split was registered at mile 7, clocking in at 5:44 min/mile. It's noteworthy how he picked up speed from mile 1 to mile 3, decreasing the split time by 44 seconds. In his age division (M25-29), Garrett placed 23rd. His strongest division placement was at mile 4 when he reached the 11th position. Although he faced a slower pace towards the end, with the 25th mile at 6:58 min/mile, he maintained overall consistency and significantly enhanced his pace since the previous year. Continuing to focus on adaptive pacing strategies could further optimize his race results.