Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Wonja Kim #2367 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Improvement and Consistent Pacing Wonja Kim, from Los Angeles, demonstrated remarkable improvement at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. She completed the race in 3:34:26, maintaining an average pace of 8:11 min/mile. Compared to her previous race in 2018 at the same event, where she clocked 4:26:34, Wonja shaved off nearly an hour, showcasing significant progress. Notable peaks in her performance included split times between miles 3 (7:34) and 7 (7:23), indicating efficient pacing and management. Throughout the race, Wonja maintained consistent splits, particularly notable between miles 8 to 15, where she stayed within a steady range under 8:01 min/mile. Although she experienced a slight decrease in pace towards the final miles, this consistency in the middle segments was key to her overall performance. Achieving 27th in her division, Wonja placed well against 2690 runners, and she should take note of how her strategic pacing contributed to her success.