Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Cory Krabbe #2407 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with a Strong Start, Challenging Finish Cory Krabbe, 36, from Cincinnati, OH, delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston marathon. Throughout the first half, Cory maintained an impressive and consistent pace, hitting several miles under 6:10 min/mile. His strongest mile, mile 7, clocked in at a swift 5:51 min/mile, showcasing his ability to push the tempo early. By the halfway mark, Cory was positioned 82nd overall, and he demonstrated strong pacing strategy, maintaining a consistent place in the Men's 35-39 division ranks around 12th to 15th position. In the later miles, Cory faced increased challenges in maintaining the earlier pace. The average pace was 6:50 min/mile, but there was a noticeable decrease in his splits, with the 24th mile at 9:00 min/mile. Ultimately, he finished the marathon in 2:59:11, placing 61st in his division among 2690 participants. It may be beneficial to focus on endurance for the final miles in future races.