Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mike Mekuria #2705 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Pacing with a Strong Start Mike from Houston delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting with an 8:07 min/mile for the first mile, he progressively accelerated, averaging down to an impressive 7:01 min/mile pace by the 10th mile. Notably, his fastest splits were recorded at mile 2 (6:50 min/mile) and mile 7 (6:19 min/mile). Overall, Mike maintained strong placements, finishing 542nd out of 2690 participants. He stood out particularly from miles 11 to 16, maintaining a consistent pace under 7:00 min/mile, which positioned him well in his division. Despite a slight decline in pace in the last third of the race, ranging from 7:29 min/mile to 9:06 min/mile, he demonstrated resilience and determination. Working with the Houston Harriers team, optimizing split paces in the final miles may yield even stronger results in future races.