Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jose Dcelis Pinto #1729 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Strong Pace and Division Triumph Jose Dcelis Pinto showcased remarkable consistency and endurance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. At 49, he maintained a steady pace throughout the race, demonstrating strong performance in the Male 45-49 age division, securing 1st place for almost every split. With an overall elapsed time of 2:38:31 for the 26.2-mile course, Jose achieved an impressive average pace of 6:03 min/mile. Notable splits include the 7th mile, where he clocked 5:17 min/mile, his fastest pace during the race. Jose's fluctuations in pace were minimal, maintaining sub-6-minute miles up to the 23rd mile. The final miles showed slight slowing with a pace of 6:54 min/mile at the 24th mile and 7:08 min/mile at the 26th. Despite a gradual decrease in speed, he finished strong, placing 18th overall among 2,690 participants. Focusing on maintaining pace in the final miles could reinforce an already excellent performance.