Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Charlie Peng #2972 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Strong Performance with Opportunities Ahead Charlie Peng completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon in 3:12:10, maintaining a commendable average pace of 7:20 min/mile. His performance placed him 35th in the M50-54 division out of 73 participants, showcasing his competitive edge. Overall, he ranked 522nd out of 2690 total participants, which is a solid result. A notable statistic is his performance in the early miles, particularly from mile 2 to mile 3, where he achieved his fastest split pace at 6:40 min/mile. Throughout the marathon, Charlie displayed consistent pacing, with only minor fluctuations. In the second half of the race, a steady pace between 7:10 and 7:23 min/mile was observed, displaying his ability to maintain endurance over longer distances. He showed impressive pacing strategy, particularly recovering speed in the final splits. Focus could be placed on maintaining earlier split paces through the latter stages, which could further bolster his overall performance. Keep pushing forward!