Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Xiaoqin Yang #3691 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Remarkable Consistency Xiaoqin Yang demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Covering the 26.2-mile distance, she maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, culminating in an impressive overall time of 3:53:49. Her average pace was 8:55 min/mile, placing her 66th in the F50-54 division and 578th among female participants. Notably, she improved her pace as the race progressed, with a strong finish of 8:54 min/mile over the last mile. Analyzing her splits shows a robust start with progressive improvements, especially from mile 9 to mile 14 where her pace consistently quickened, reaching 8:36 min/mile at mile 15. These gains are highlights, as they reflect effective pacing strategies. Suggest focusing on managing pace drops between miles 23 and 25, where times slipped to over 9:30 min/mile. Overall, her steadfast pace and finish are a testament to her training and endurance.