Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Tim McKenzie #2687 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Burst in Mid-Race Tim McKenzie demonstrated consistent performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. He maintained an average pace of 6:39 minutes per mile throughout the 26.2-mile course, resulting in an impressive finishing time of 2:54:23. Notable improvement was seen in Tim's positioning in the M40-44 category, rising to 22nd out of 26 compared to previous events, showcasing his competitiveness in his division. Starting strong with an initial mile at a 6:55 pace, Tim built momentum, highlighted by a strong middle section where he hit a remarkable 5:52 pace at mile 7. A key observation is Tim's strategic pacing in the middle miles, especially between mile 3 (6:00 pace) and mile 7 (5:52 pace), allowing him to secure a top 100 position overall temporarily. He maintained a sub 6:30 pace until mile 15, before slightly slowing in the later stage. To further enhance his performance, focusing on sustaining his earlier pace in the final miles could elevate his end results.