Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ben Carpenter #1026 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strong Divisional Standing Ben Carpenter, age 30 from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, showcased a commendable performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Displaying a consistent pace throughout the race, Ben completed the marathon in 2:37:28, averaging a pace of 6:00 minutes per mile. His performance placed him 14th overall and 14th among male participants out of 2,690 total participants. A notable accomplishment was securing 4th place in his age division of M30-34. Ben's race strategy demonstrated an excellent execution of pacing. The most impressive segments included the 4th mile at a split pace of 5:06, and the 16th mile where he clocked a 5:37 split pace. These statistics highlight Ben’s strongest segments and his potential for future improvements. Focusing on maintaining that early burst of speed in later stages could further enhance his overall time. The consistency in pacing, particularly around the mid-race, was commendable. Keep building on this solid foundation!