Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nak Hwa Yu #3709 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Nak Hwa Yu Excels in Steady Marathon Performance Nak Hwa Yu maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:56:56. Her strong start was evident from her initial mile split of 10:02 and consistently improving to a remarkable 8:47 min/mile during Mile 7. She held an average pace of 9:02 min/mile over the entire 26.2-mile course. Over the marathon, Nak Hwa showed resilience and tactical pacing. She experienced a slight decrease in performance, peaking with a strong performance at Mile 7. Nevertheless, her position improved from 1933 at the start to 1623 by the finish, and she secured 35th place in her division. Her consistent performance, coupled with strategic pacing adjustments, reflects her well-rounded approach to the race. Future performance analysis could focus on maintaining the pace from peak miles for a more sustained finish, especially towards the final stretches.