Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Karla Cordero #1660 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Notable Consistency and Improvement Karla Cordero showcased a strong performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting with an 8:51 min/mile pace for her first mile, Karla picked up her speed by mile 3 with a 7:52 min/mile split, demonstrating remarkable endurance and pacing skills. Over the course of the marathon, she maintained an overall pace of 8:17 min/mile, covering the entire 26.2-mile distance in 3:37:10. Her placings reflect her steady progress; she improved her position in the division from 41st to finishing at 44th in the F45-49 category. Notably, her strongest mile came at mile 22, achieving a split time of 7:59 min/mile. Considering her consistent pace and strength in the latter miles, continuing focus on early-race pacing could lead to even better outcomes in future races. Excellent work throughout, Karla! Keep up the great pace and momentum.