Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Patricia Pedraza #2966 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Mid-Race Efforts Shine Through Patricia Pedraza's performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon demonstrated consistency and perseverance. Starting with a steady pace, Patricia made strong headway in the middle stages. The initial four miles displayed a significant improvement, with the pace dropping from 9:37 min/mile in the first mile to an impressive 7:49 min/mile by the third mile. Notably, mile 7 was her fastest split at 7:33 min/mile, showcasing a commendable mid-race boost. While the latter stages saw a gradual increase in the pace, finishing at 12:38 min/mile for the final mile, it was a testament to Patricia's ability to maintain steady overall performance through varied splits. Securing a total elapsed time of 4:18:21 and an event pace average of 9:51 min/mile, her finish placed her 60th in the F55-59 category. Continued focus on pacing earlier on might reflect positively in achieving a more consistent pace throughout. Keep building on this solid foundation and consider pacing strategies in future marathons.