Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Peter Valles #3533 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in the Mid-Distance Race Peter Valles, a 9-year-old participant from Pine Valley, CA, demonstrated consistent performance in the marathon event. He started strong, achieving his fastest mile split of 6:52 at mile 7, maintaining impressive form with a pace under 8 minutes per mile up to mile 13. His pace began at a solid 7:56 per mile for the initial mile, improving to 7:02 by mile 3, showcasing a commendable pacing strategy. While Peter showed great early consistency, there was a gradual slow down post mile 14, with his pace decreasing to 9:31 per mile by mile 25. Despite this, his finish time of 4:11:31 in the marathon reflects a commendable elapsed pace of 9:36 per mile. Overall, Peter finished 3rd in his age division (M1-14), competing against peers effectively. For future races, focusing on sustaining speed in the latter half could further enhance his performance.