Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Brian To #3871 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace with Strategic Mid-Race Acceleration Brian's marathon performance revealed a remarkably consistent pacing strategy, particularly evident from miles 5 through 21, where his split times hovered closely around the 9-minute mark. Notably, mile 7 showcased his strongest split at 8:26 per mile. Starting conservatively with an 11:38 minute per mile pace for the first mile, he quickly improved his splits, achieving a sub-9-minute pace by mile 4. Though the final section, from mile 22 onwards, showed a decline in pace with the slowest split at 12:26 per mile at mile 24, his ability to maintain a steady average pace of 9:46 per mile indicates a strong endurance base. Brian managed to place 39th in his age division, 408th in gender, and 655th overall against 1,398 participants. To refine his race strategy, focusing on the latter miles could potentially enhance his finish and overall ranking. Great effort, Brian!