Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mario Arguedas Varela #1280 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish at Marathon Mario Arguedas Varela, representing Loop Running, demonstrated remarkable consistency in his performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. His overall time was 3:10:47, with an average pace of 7:16 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course. This steady pacing is a testament to his discipline and experience, as reflected by maintaining the same average pace nearly throughout the race. His positioning improved through the middle and final stages, concluding at an impressive 28th place in the M50-54 division out of a total of 2,690 participants. Analyzing the split times, Mario showcased significant improvement, particularly from mile 9 onwards, demonstrating strategic race execution by clocking around 7:10-7:15 per mile consistently. Notably, Mario's fastest split was achieved between the 16th and 17th mile, clocking a 6:55 minute per mile pace. Throughout the race, his overall and divisional ranks showed progressive improvement, showcasing his ability to maintain a strong finish. Consider maintaining this strategy to continue improving future race outcomes.