Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Feng Gao #1957 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Strong Discipline Feng Gao executed a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Maintaining a consistent pace, he finished with an overall time of 3:22:59. Notably, Feng maintained an average pace of 7:44 per mile throughout the 26.2-mile course. His pace consistency is evident from his firm mid-race splits, such as a 7:37 min/mile pace sustained from miles 8 to 11. Despite facing a slower final mile at 8:30, he showed strong discipline in earlier splits, with exceptional performance at mile 7, clocking in at a swift 6:48. Among his age group (M55-59), Feng secured 30th place out of a competitive field. His overall ranking was 813th out of 2,690 participants, indicating a firm standing among his peers. While his pacing from miles 23 to 26 showed some decline, these segments offer an area for refining strategy. Consistent effort and targeted pacing work could further enhance Feng's future race outcomes. Keep up the great work!