Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Gloria Walker #3945 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with Key Splits Highlight Marathon Performance Gloria Walker completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with a time of 3:59:59, equating to an average pace of 9:09 min/mile. She showcased notable consistency, clocking early splits under ten minutes per mile and improving steadily in the middle segments. The seventh mile was notably quick at a 7:57 min/mile pace, contributing significantly to her overall rhythm. While she finished 11th in her F55-59 division, her early and mid-race splits indicate strong potential for future improvements. The split pacing suggests that early energy conservation could optimize performance in later stages. Her concluding miles showed slight deceleration, perhaps an area to focus on for maintaining speed. With her history of completing marathons between 3:49:31 and 4:34:30, there is evidence of resilience and capability to refine strategy further. Together with her team, Gloria can channel these insights into an even stronger performance in her next race.