Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sarah Reed-Prickett #3081 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Split Performance with a Slightly Slower Finish Sarah maintained an admirable pace throughout the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing it in 3:29:05 with an average pace of 7:58 min/mile. Notably, she improved her pace during mile splits 3 (7:31 min/mile) and 4 (7:34 min/mile) demonstrating strong mid-race performance. Sarah experienced a slight deceleration during the 24th mile with a split time of 9:28 min/mile. This resulted in adjustments for the final stretch, where consistency in pacing from earlier miles was beneficial. Compared to her 2023 marathon, she finished a bit slower, adding 3 minutes and 40 seconds to her total time. The initial acceleration in the first four miles might have cost some energy preservation for the finish. A strategic pacing plan in future races could mitigate rapid pace changes and ensure more energy in later stages. Her effort placed her 60th in her division of F40-44, out of 2690 participants, indicating a well-rounded performance.