Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Christian Carver #2891 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Christian Carver delivered a masterclass in consistent pacing at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. With an overall finish time of 2:43:14 and an average pace of 6:13 min/mile, Christian impressively maintained his speed across the race's 26.2 miles. Notably, he executed each mile with precision, never straying far from his average pace, showcasing strategic race planning. His best split, a swift 5:58 min/mile at mile 10, demonstrated a capacity for acceleration while maintaining control over his pace. Christian's performance culminated in an impressive 8th place overall among 1,398 participants and 3rd in his M25-29 division. While maintaining a steady pace throughout, his strategic push in the final stagesmoving up to finish strongis noteworthy. Encouragingly, a closer examination of maintaining peak performance in the later splits, particularly around miles 24 and 25, could lead to further improvements and potential podium placements in the future.