Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Phong Dang #3864 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace Leads to Strong Finish Phong Dang, 49, from Anaheim, CA, showed a commendable consistency in his pacing during the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Covering 26.2 miles in 3:42:13, he maintained an overall pace of 8:28 min/mile. Throughout the race, Phong demonstrated notable splits, particularly from mile 5 to 10, where his pace hovered impressively around 7:59 to 8:23 min/mile. This consistent performance helped him secure 1318th place overall out of 2690 participants and 128th in the M45-49 division. Phong's ability to sustain a constant pace is noteworthy, especially during the middle segments where he briefly pushed his pace to as fast as 7:32 min/mile. However, the final miles saw a slight dip in pace, with split times increasing to 9:48 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining the momentum from the earlier stages could further benefit the consistency in future races. Great job on your dedication and persistence throughout the marathon!