Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Colton Coverston #1675 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Colton maintained a consistent pace throughout the marathon, eventually finishing with an overall time of 3:26:15 and an average pace of 7:52 min/mile. Notably, he improved his pace in the later phases, demonstrating stamina and strategic pacing. Starting with a 9:25 min/mile pace for the first mile, he settled into a faster rhythm by the third mile with a 7:40 min/mile pace. Impressively, his fastest split was 7:16 min/mile during the 18th mile, indicating an ability to accelerate effectively midway through the race. Finishing 911th out of 2690 participants, Colton ranked 62nd in the M25-29 division and 664th among all male competitors. His performance in the later stages of the race, notably from miles 21 to 26, showed impressive endurance as he consistently maintained a sub-8:00 min/mile pace. Focusing on improving early race pacing could keep energy conserved, setting a stronger foundation for future races.