Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Charles Baillargeon #1309 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement with Strong Finish Charles Baillargeon delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, securing first place in the M65-69 division with a final time of 3:44:22. This was a notable improvement from his previous marathon in 2023, where he clocked 3:56:45. His average pace was 8:33 min/mile, quicker than his previous 9:02 min/mile. Analyzing his splits, Charles started at a 9:40 min/mile pace and managed to significantly increase his pace, hitting 8:05 min/mile by mile 16. His strong finish is highlighted by maintaining a consistent split pace in the closing miles, securing the first place divisional victory. Focus on maintaining this pace variability can enhance future performances. Despite a slower pace towards the end, particularly in miles 23 to 25 with times over 9 minutes/mile, his strategic acceleration mid-race demonstrated excellent endurance and race execution.