Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jake Lewis #2500 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Jake Lewis showcased remarkable consistency and endurance during the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Starting with an initial split of 9:23 min/mile in the first mile, he gradually accelerated, achieving a remarkable pace of 7:52 min/mile over the entire 26.2-mile course. Especially noteworthy is his negative split progression, with a significant push in the final stages, including a notable 7:16 min/mile at the 18-mile mark. Jake's strategic pacing allowed him to improve his overall standing significantly. Beginning in 1615th place overall, he steadily advanced to finish 912th among 2690 participants. Within his age group division (M40-44), he exhibited impressive competitiveness, closing in 111th place. The improvement in his placement, combined with a near-weekly refinement of pace after mile three, suggests a strong ability to persevere and close strong, making for an effective and motivating race performance. For future training, focusing on even earlier pace transitions may further enhance overall performance.