Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Rick Cooney #2946 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Start, Slower Finish for Improved Understanding Rick Cooney began the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with a steady pace, starting his first mile at 9:21 min/mile and notably improving his pace to 8:23 min/mile by mile 10. The midpoint was reached in 2:08:25, showing a disciplined approach to pacing. Rick's pace improved through miles 6 to 10, highlighting his capability to maintain and slightly accelerate where possible. However, starting from mile 16, there was a noticeable decline in pace, with the final mile slowing to 10:51 min/mile, culminating in a race time of 4:11:54. Rick completed the marathon with an average pace of 9:36 min/mile. Comparing to his previous race (3:49:11), it's clear there is potential to scrutinize pacing strategy for endurance in the latter stages. It might be beneficial to focus on sustaining pacing through the second half of the marathon. Good job managing early pacing consistency!