Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kristin Taphorn #3830 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Mid-Race Surge but Slowed Finish for Kristin Kristin started strong at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an impressive average pace. Her performance saw an early peak at mile 3 with a split time of 7:51, consistent with an improving pattern through the initial miles, notably at mile 7, where she clocked another 7:52. Her placements notably improved with these strong paces, moving her forward in her division from rank 139 at mile 1 to 124 by mile 4. However, as the race progressed, Kristin's pacing began to fluctuate, notably slowing towards the end. Specifically, miles 15 and 24 saw significant deceleration with split times of 12:26 and 12:35, respectively. By focusing on maintaining an even pace during the latter stages of the marathon, Kristin could further enhance her overall performance. Her completion time was 4:21:15, placing her 149th in her division, out of a field of 2690 participants.