Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Funing Zhuo #3744 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Funing Zhuo showcased impressive consistency throughout the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. With an overall time of 3:28:45, he maintained a steady pace, averaging 7:58 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His consistent improvement is notable, as he moved from an early place of 1585 overall at the 1-mile mark to finishing 966th overall out of 2690 participants. Notably, he was the 9th in his M60-64 division, highlighting his strong performance among peers of a similar age group. Funing's performance reflects a well-strategized pace. Between miles 2 and 16, he gradually improved his position in the M60-64 division standings. Despite slower split times towards the race's end, his position remained solid, ending at 10th in his age division. To further enhance his race strategy, Funing may consider focusing on maintaining his mid-race pace in the final miles to help mitigate the slowing trend noticed after mile 23. Overall, an impressive display of endurance and race strategy for Funing Zhuo and the Misty Mountain Runners.