Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ashley Paulson #5652 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Split Strategy Leads to a Solid Finish Ashley Paulson demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an overall time of 2:59:15, averaging a pace of 6:50 minutes per mile. Remarkably, Ashley maintained a pace under 7:00 minutes per mile for the entire race, with the exceptional final sprint reflected in a 6:15 split for the 22nd and 26th miles. This consistency was key to securing a 6th place in her F40-44 division and 20th overall among women, outperforming many of the 2690 participants. Ashley can reflect on her mid-race performance between miles 5 to 10, where subtle fluctuations in the split times were noted, such as the 7:41 split at mile 5. Focusing on this section in training could help enhance overall performance. Nevertheless, Ashley's strong finish and pacing strategy contributed significantly to a commendable race outcome. Keep up the hard work, Ashley!