Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Waylon Sears #3239 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement in Marathon Performance Waylon Sears had an impressive race at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout. His splits show a remarkable ability to adjust, with the first mile at 8:11 min/mile and subsequent paces consistently under 7:30 min/mile, peaking at 7:06 min/mile in the 16th mile. Waylon finished the 26.2-mile course in 3:17:47, averaging a solid 7:32 min/mile pace. Waylon improved his placement as the race progressed, highlighting particular endurance over long distances. Notably, his position in the M50-54 division improved to 66th out of 2690 participants overall. In the later miles, he demonstrated tactical shifts in pace, notably handling mile 18 at 8:44 min/mile and quickly regaining consistency. Continuing to focus on consistent pacing will be beneficial, especially in maintaining pace post the 18th mile. Great work demonstrating both speed and stamina across the marathon distance!