Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ellie Reese #3645 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Strong Pace Management Throughout the marathon, there were consistent efforts in pacing, with an overall finish time of 4:05:20 and an average pace of 9:21 min/mile. Ellie achieved a placement of 26th in her division, female ages 19-24, out of many competitors. Her early splits reflected a strong start, with the fastest mile at an 8:28 min/mile pace at mile 19. The pace was generally steady until mile 24, where the pace slowed notably to 13:09 min/mile. Ellie displayed impressive pace adjustments, particularly recovering speed after slower segments. The progression from mile 1's 9:24 min/mile to consistent sub-9 minute miles showcases good strategic pacing. As a constructive note, attention to managing energy throughout the latter segments could enhance performance consistency in future races. Regular training sessions on steady pacing might be beneficial. Overall, her performance was solid on behalf of the Red Rock Running Company and demonstrated resilience and potential for competitive events.