Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Isabel Rivera #3675 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Paces with Strategic Surges Isabel Rivera's marathon performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston revealed strategic pacing shifts and notable surges that shaped her overall time of 4:12:12, maintaining an average pace of 9:37 per mile. Isabel began steadily with a first-mile pace of 9:23, and then impressively, she picked up her speed to reach an outstanding 6:37 pace between miles four and five, marking the quickest segment of her race. This surge saw her improve her placement in her division from 24th to 19th position. In the latter half, Isabel maintained a strong pace in the 9:06 to 9:10 range until mile 21, where she began to slow slightly. A few later miles showed slower paces, peaking at an 11:53 pace at mile 22. Despite the decrease in speed, Isabel executed a steady overall performance. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in the later stages could help sustain earlier gains. Well done!