Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sara Klemmensen #1076 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Progressive Pacing with a Strong Start Sara Klemmensen from Shoreview, MN, showcased a solid performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Throughout the race, Sara maintained a consistent pace with an overall elapsed time of 3:25:00, averaging a pace of 7:49 min/mile over 26.2 miles. Notably, Sara executed her fastest split in the third mile, clocking in at 6:53 min/mile, demonstrating impressive speed early in the race. Sara held a steady place within her division, peaking at 17th in the F40-44 category as she gained momentum in the latter half of the race. Her strongest position in her gender category was 79th, sustained between miles 9 and 11. While the latter portions of the race saw a gradual increase in Sara's pace, particularly in mile 23 at 9:21 min/mile, focusing on endurance in the final miles could enhance her overall placement and performance.