Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Youngjun Song #3797 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Improvement and Steady Pacing Youngjun displayed admirable consistency in varying paces throughout the marathon, finishing with a time of 4:34:59. This is a significant improvement from their previous marathon time of 5:13:08. The first three miles showcased a strong pace under 9 minutes, with a noteworthy 8:16 pace during the third mile, an improvement from the initial 9:41 pace. Youngjun maintained a sub-9-minute pace for several of the middle miles, which demonstrated tactical execution in conserving energy for the later parts of the race. Overall, Youngjun achieved an average pace of 10:29 min/mile, placing in the top third of the overall participants. The last segments present an area to focus on. Splits slowed to above a 10-minute pace from mile 18 onwards, including a 15:53 split at mile 22. Targeting pace strategies in these miles could enhance performance further. Keep building on this foundation and focus on maintaining energy for a strong finish.