Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Grace Kyung Kim #3289 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Continual Improvement in Marathon Performance Grace Kyung Kim completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon in 4:39:28, improving notably from last year's time of 4:58:51. Grace maintained a consistent average pace of 10:40 min/mile, a significant improvement from her previous 11:24 min/mile pace. With a total of 1398 participants, she placed 803rd overall and 7th in her F65-69 division. Grace's splits showed an admirable effort with her pace improving significantly in the latter halves of the race, particularly miles 15 to 21. Achieving negative splits, such as a 9:42 and 10:06 min/mile, indicates strong endurance and pacing strategy. Future efforts can focus on maintaining speed during miles 23 through 25, where slight pace reductions were observed. Grace's steady overall performance demonstrates her commitment to progress and resilience in the marathon discipline. Great job and keep refining those pacing strategies!