Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jose Flores #1914 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Pacing Performance with Consistency and Endurance Jose Flores demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston marathon. Beginning with a 10:02 min/mile pace for the first mile, Jose showed steady improvement, reaching a peak pace of 7:46 min/mile by mile 7. The consistency in pace between miles 7 to 10, averaging around 8:50 min/mile, reflects disciplined pacing efforts. Notably, the segment from mile 3 to mile 4 saw a strong shift with split times improving from 8:43 min/mile to 8:38 min/mile, indicating an early drive. In the latter part of the race, Jose maintained a respectable average, despite a gradual pace increase, finishing with an overall pace of 9:40 min/mile. The split in mile 25 shifted to 11:26 min/mile, suggesting potential fatigue or strategic pacing adjustment. Placing 161st in the M35-39 division out of a field of 2690 participants represents a commendable achievement. Targeting a slightly faster pace towards the final miles might benefit forthcoming performances.