Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Wei Jia Shen #3266 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency in Pace with Division Top 10 Finish Wei Jia Shen maintained a remarkable consistency in her marathon pace at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston. Throughout the race, her split times rarely fluctuated, with a notable steadiness of around 7:43 to 7:48 min/mile. Her best split pace was 7:17 in the 22nd mile, demonstrating an impressive ability to push through the latter part of the race. Shen secured 7th place in the Female 50-54 division and was the 216th female out of a challenging pool of 2,690 participants. Suggestions for future races include analyzing the subtle pacing decrease in the 25th mile, which recorded a 9:00 min/mile pace. By targeting consistent pacing strategies in the latter stages of the race, Shen might further enhance her placement. Nonetheless, finishing with an overall time of 3:24:45 solidified her position as a competitive runner, showcasing her endurance and commitment to maintaining strong pacing throughout the event.