Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Francois Aspesberro #1295 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Pace Challenges in Final Miles Francois Aspesberro from Culver City, CA showcased remarkable stamina during the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. His early mile splits were particularly impressive, starting with an 8:36 minute mile and improving to a swift 7:20 minute mile by the third mile. Throughout the first half of the race, Francois maintained a commendable pace, consistently around the 8:00 minute mile mark, which kept him competitive, particularly within his division of men aged 55-59. However, the second half proved more challenging. By mile 17, the split times slowed, reaching 10:00 minutes per mile and eventually 13:06 minutes by mile 21. The further deceleration in pace in the later miles affected his positioning, as reflected by his division rank, which shifted from 50th early on to 88th by the finish. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining energy levels and pace during the final stretches could be beneficial.