Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Allie Watkins #3598 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement in Marathon Performance Allie Watkins demonstrated remarkable progress at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in 3:00:47 with an average pace of 6:54 min/mile. Her overall placement improved significantly from last year's event, moving from 565th to 298th place among 2690 participants, and she secured the 5th position in her division (F19-24). Particularly notable was her consistency, maintaining a strong pace from mile 9 onwards, with several splits around or under 6:41 min/mile. Analyzing her performances in both 2024 and 2025 marathons, Allie's enhancements in splits, notably the faster early miles, underscore advancements in her endurance and strategic pacing. The implementation of a consistent pace, especially in the mid and later stages of the race, exhibits stronger race execution. A thoughtful review of miles 23-26.2, where pace slowed slightly, might offer further refinement opportunities in her finishing strategy. Overall, Allie's steady improvement reflects dedicated training and effective race strategy.