Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Yu Peng #2974 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 a Strong Finish Yu Peng participated in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, covering the 26.2 miles with a commendable average pace of 7:32 min/mile. This effort placed him 100th in the M35-39 age category and 675th overall out of 2,690 participants. The race began with a 8:43 min/mile pace at the first mile, but he quickly found a more consistent rhythm, completing most of the race under 7:30 min/mile from mile 9 onwards. Yu's performance demonstrates notable improvements in pacing, especially in the latter stages of the marathon. By mile 20, he achieved a split of 7:01 min/mile, showcasing his ability to conserve energy and finish strong. The final few miles did see a slight deceleration, but overall, his placement and consistent pace offer room for a slight focus on maintaining the tighter pacing towards the very end. Continuation of these pacing strategies may yield even better results in future races.