Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Darlyn Magana #3389 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Pacing Variations and Tactical Adjustments in Marathon Darlyn Magana completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an official time of 5:23:42, maintaining an average pace of 12:21 min/mile. Notably, Darlyn began with a strong first mile at a 10:39 min/mile pace, quickly demonstrating consistent pacing for the initial half. A significant boost came during the 5th mile with a quicker split time of 8:54, suggesting a strategic adjustment. In the latter half, Darlyn experienced variations, with slower pacing intervals seen in the 15th and 20th miles (10:16 and 17:48 min/mile, respectively). Despite this, the ability to regain momentum was evident, especially with improvement at the finish. Considering Darlyn's overall placement1011th out of 1398 participants, 443rd among females, and 50th in her divisionhighlights areas of consistent effort. Continued focus on pacing consistency, particularly in the latter stages, could enhance performance further. Great job maintaining resilience throughout the marathon!