Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Geoffrey Shih #3757 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Significant Improvement in Marathon Performance Geoffrey Shih demonstrated marked progress at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the race in 3:12:36. This performance, representing a pace of 7:21 min/mile over 26.2 miles, showed a consistent pace throughout most of the race. Geoffrey displayed a strong start, beginning with a solid initial mile at 7:25 min/mile, and later frequent laps around 6:56-7:01 min/mile until mile 17. Notably, mile 7 exhibited an impressive burst with a split pace of 6:26 min/mile. This highlights a capacity for strategic pacing adjustments. In comparison to his previous marathon at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston, Geoffrey improved his overall time by 16 minutes and 53 seconds, reflecting an improved pacing strategy, as he lowered his average pace by 38 seconds per mile. Despite this notable improvement, the data suggests the final five miles were more challenging, with splits ranging from 8:21 to 8:57 min/mile. Further training on endurance and pacing in the latter stages would enhance overall performance.