Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Susie Chang #2909 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Notable Division Improvement Susie Chang sustained a solid pace throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the distance in 3:52:09 with an average pace of 8:51 min/mile. Notably, her pace improved around the midpoint with a consistent pace under 9:00 min/mile from mile 7 onwards. Her standout effort was seen at mile 7 with a split pace of 7:54 min/mile, showcasing her ability to pick up the pace as the race progressed. Chang demonstrated significant progress by advancing from 17th to 6th place in the F55-59 division across various points in the race. Her placement in overall and gender categories also showed positive movement amidst 1398 total participants, finishing 424th overall and 136th among females. Such a performance indicates a well-maintained strategy and suggests possible areas to focus on minor adjustments in pacing to enhance endurance stamina towards the latter miles. This could help maintain pace consistency in lengthy events.