Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mat Ducharme #5661 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Pacing and Strong Finish Mat Ducharme, a 43-year-old runner from Ben Lomond, CA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:46:38. His average pace was a remarkable 6:21 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Mat's pace was consistently strong, as evidenced by a quick progression in the first half, with standout splits at mile 6 (5:50 min/mile) and mile 7 (5:44 min/mile). Mat successfully maintained his position in a competitive field, securing 6th place in his M40-44 age division out of many participants. He remained in the top 10 of his division for most of the race, showing great pacing strategy and stamina. A slight slow down was observed during the final miles, as splits varied from 6:45 to 7:15 min/mile, indicating an area of potential enhancement in long-distance endurance. Excellent work overall!