Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ryker Jensen #3236 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Start with Room for Progress in Later Splits Ryker Jensen maintained a strong pace during the initial segments of the marathon, starting with a 9:53 min/mile for the first mile, swiftly dropping it to 8:41 min/mile by the second mile. He continued to improve, reaching his fastest mile at 8:19 min/mile at mile 7, demonstrating effective energy management early on. His pacing strategy ensured he held better positions within the M19-24 division, peaking at 31st place division finish by mile 3. However, in the later miles, Ryker faced increased pacing challenges. After mile 16, his split times extended significantly, reflecting a slowdown, with the highest at 16:49 min/mile around mile 25. Consequently, his final elapsed pace averaged 11:00 min/mile over the full distance of 26.2 miles. To enhance performance in future races, focusing on endurance and sustaining pace during the latter stages is crucial. Overall, finishing in 854th place out of 1398 participants is a solid result at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon.