Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Kinder #2372 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance Despite Late Slowdown Nicholas Kinder showcased notable progression in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. In the first half of the race, Nicholas demonstrated exceptional pacing improvement, accelerating from a 7:22 min/mile in the first mile to consistently maintaining a sub-6:20 min/mile pace between miles 7 and 11. His significant advance is reflected in his placements, moving up from 364th overall at mile 1 to a strong 100th position by mile 10. The later stages proved more challenging, with pace reducing to 10:49 min/mile by mile 26. Maintaining a more consistent pace in the later segments could enhance endurance and overall performance. Though setbacks occurred, Nicholas crossed the finish line with an elapsed time of 3:28:56, concluding with an average pace of 7:58 min/mile. Nicholas's determination and accomplishments are commendable, and targeting steady endurance in future races will enhance his robust performance further.