Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Tamara Bunch #2848 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Tamara Bunch exhibited a commendable performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. With an initial strong pace of 8:21 min/mile, she progressively improved her pace in the early miles, reaching an impressive 7:21 min/mile by the third mile. Her splits between miles 4 and 16 consistently stayed under the 7:40 min/mile mark, indicating a steady start and strong endurance, which is a great aspect of her race strategy. Importantly, her placement improved in the latter miles, particularly from 256th to 235th overall by mile 17. However, the race's latter portion saw a noticeable decline in pace, with the slowest split occurring at mile 25, clocking 11:00 min/mile. Her finish time of 3:39:37 shows a need for endurance adjustments in longer distances, particularly in the late race miles. Overall, maintaining the earlier rhythm and devising a strategy for sustaining speed in the later miles could enhance future marathon performances. Keep up the dedication with Sole Sisters!