Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Zhen Shen #3267 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Consistency and Strong Finish Zhen Shen’s performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon demonstrated exceptional consistency and pacing across the race, culminating in an impressive 2:47:48 finish. His average pace was 6:24 min/mile, placing him 79th overall out of 2,690 participants, and earning him 10th place in his M40-44 division. Notable consistency was observed through splits from mile 14 to the finish, consistently averaging 6:25 min/mile. His best split came at mile 22 with a 6:00 min/mile pace. Early splits showed some variability, with a notable dip at mile 5 (7:05 min/mile) before regaining a solid and steady pace. Zhen’s ability to maintain and slightly improve his pace in the latter half indicates strong race strategy and endurance. For continued progress, focusing on the initial miles could help smooth out the pacing, potentially enhancing overall time and lowering average pace even further. Keep up the great work, Zhen!