Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Laura Calderon #1506 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Laura Calderon of San Jose showed consistent improvement throughout the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with a noteworthy time of 3:10:47. Her final overall placement was 478 out of 2690 participants, securing the 14th position in her division (F40-44) and 65th in the female category. Impressively, her average pace improved to 7:16 min/mile by the end of the race. This was supported by a solid progression, especially in the latter stages where she effectively maintained and even increased her speed. Analyzing splits reveals a clear pattern of strategic pacing. Early on, her pace started at 8:16 min/mile and progressively accelerated. Significantly, in the final miles (e.g., mile 20 at 6:59 min/mile), she achieved her fastest pace. Sustaining a quick and consistent rhythm in the latter half, Laura demonstrated notable endurance and speed, offering a promising basis for her future races. Celebrating her strengths while focusing on pacing strategies could further enhance her marathon performance.