Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Barton #1344 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

**Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish** Stephanie Barton's performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon was marked by a consistent pace and significant improvement. Her overall time of 4:04:32 and an average pace of 9:20 min/mile surpassed her previous marathons, improving from 4:21:43 in 2023 and 4:15:42 in 2024. A notable effort was seen in the first half, maintaining a pace of sub-9 minutes during multiple early splits, with a remarkable seventh-mile sprint at a 7:33 min/mile pace. Throughout the marathon, Stephanie successfully managed her pacing with strategic bursts and controlled intervals, especially evident in her consistent pace from miles 14 to 16, which hovered around an 8:54 min/mile. Although the last sections showed some slowdown, notably the 25th mile at 11:30 min/mile, she maintained a steady placement overall, finishing 679th among females and 105th in her division. Continued focus on maintaining speed towards the marathon's end could further strengthen her future performances.