Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Philip Thai #3856 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Start, Steady Finish Philip demonstrated a strong start with an average pace of around 8:34 min/mile from miles 8 to 11. Notably, his fastest mile was mile 4, clocking in at 7:51 min/mile. Throughout the first half of the race, Philip maintained a consistent pace fluctuating slightly but sticking close to the 8 to 9-minute range. This helped in maintaining competitive placements, peaking in overall placement at 559 during mile 10. In the latter stages, mile 22 slowed to 18:51 min/mile, impacting Philip's overall time. Despite the slowdown, Philip finished the marathon with an overall time of 4:47:41, an average pace of 10:58 min/mile. Most importantly, analyzing his performance offers valuable insights, including steady determination during the first half and an opportunity to focus on endurance for the latter miles. Continuing to train for endurance can contribute to future success and potentially enhance Philip's pace in subsequent races.