Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Shangmin Huang #2229 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Finishing Shangmin Huang, age 41 from Irvine, CA, displayed consistent pacing during the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. After an initial average mile pace of 8:53, he progressively quickened, achieving a 6:57 split at mile 7. His ability to maintain a sub-8 pace in the second half showcases his endurance, with a final average pace of 7:47 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Shangmin finished with an official time of 3:24:04, positioning himself impressively at 848th place overall out of 2,690 participants. A notable aspect of his race strategy was the ability to rebound after slightly slower miles late in the race. During miles 23 to 26, Shangmin adjusted his speed efficiently, closing the gap with a steady finish. An area for continued focus could be on miles 23-25, where maintaining the earlier pace could improve endurance. As a member of the Revel Training team, his performance reflects well on his strategic planning and training efforts.