Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Carlos Garcia #1963 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression with Strong Finish Carlos Garcia displayed a commendable performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. His overall elapsed time was 4:03:50 for the 26.2 miles, translating to an average pace of 9:18 min/mile. Notably, Carlos significantly improved his placement over the course, finishing 1752nd overall out of 2690 participants. He finished 155th in his age division, M50-54, and 1056th among male competitors. Analyzing his splits, Carlos started with a slower initial pace of 10:32 min/mile at mile 1. However, he quickly gained momentum, achieving sub-9-minute miles at several points, particularly showcasing a robust finish with an impressive pace of 8:53 min/mile in the final mile. Consistency was key, as he effectively managed his pace after mile 4, maintaining under 10-minute miles thereafter. A focus on maintaining early mile paces consistently under 9 minutes potentially could enhance overall performance further.