Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Raj Patel #1113 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 Division Placement Raj Patel completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon in 3:51:30, maintaining an overall pace of 8:50 minutes per mile. Raj demonstrated strong pacing consistency, with most splits ranging from 8:23 to 8:59 minutes per mile. Notably, his fastest split was mile 7 at 7:43 min/mile, showcasing a burst of energy. Raj achieved a Division placement of 69th out of 162 participants in the M55-59 age group, indicating commendable performance within his division. Starting conservatively, Raj’s pacing strategy involved speed increments from mile 1 through mile 4, maintaining sub-8:44 min/mile for most subsequent miles. While the final few miles saw paces slightly above 9 min/mile, the earlier consistency allowed a solid finish. A focus on maintaining pace in the latter part of the race might improve overall time. Raj's performance against the field of 2,690 participants highlights his ability to compete consistently in a marathon setting.