Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sha Xia #3678 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing Powers Through Marathon Sha Xia delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Despite maintaining an impeccable and steady pace of approximately 8:16 minutes per mile throughout the entirety of the race, there could be room for future enhancements. Starting strong, Sha completed each mile split with little variation in pace. The minor change observed only occurred from mile 1 to mile 2. His exceptionally consistent pacing earned him a finishing time of 3:36:56, placing him 22nd in the M60-64 age division out of all participants. While securing the 776th position overall in a field of 2690 people, Sha displayed commendable endurance and control bolstered by support from the Misty Mountain Runners team. To further improve results, incorporating interval training or tempo runs into your routine could enhance speed endurance. This continuous pacing strategy demonstrates a solid foundation to build upon, and expanding your race strategies may provide opportunities for future advancements.