Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Paul Carmona #1541 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Effort with Consistent Performance Paul Carmona, a seasoned marathon runner from Austin, TX, completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an official time of 4:10:57. His average pace over the 26.2-mile course was 9:34 min/mile. Paul demonstrated steady performance throughout the race, showing resilience especially in the middle segments where mile splits ranged from 8:05 to 8:54 min/mile. Notably, Paul reached peak pacing at mile 7, clocking a split of 7:27 min/mile. He maintained effort, with over half of his splits averaging between 8:32 and 8:46 min/mile. Despite facing tougher splits in the last quarter, Paul held a strong composure. Particularly, his place in the M60-64 division saw fluctuations, ending at 66th. Compared to prior performances, there is a shift in pace from the 7:34 min/mile achieved in 2017. As a strategy, focusing on endurance in the later miles might enhance future performance. Paul's perseverance is evident as he continues to show determination year-over-year.