Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Manuel Talayero #5658 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Start and Consistent Middle, Slower Finish Manuel Talayero, 36, from Mexico, exhibited an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. He maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout most of the race. Manuel's average pace was a respectable 7:16 min/mile over the marathon distance of 26.2 miles, culminating in a final time of 3:10:30. He placed 469th overall, out of 2690 participants, and 88th in his Male 35-39 age division. The most notable part of Manuel’s race was his rapid splits in the middle miles, particularly between miles 6 and 20, where he maintained a pace consistently around 7:00 min/mile. His fastest mile was clocked at a brisk 6:23. There was a noticeable slowdown during the final four miles, averaging a pace over 8:00 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining energy through the final stages could enhance performance.