Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Alexander Ives #3222 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Late Decrease in Pace Alexander Ives showed a strong, consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 2:38:00, covering 26.2 miles with an average pace of 6:01 min/mile. He secured an impressive 1st place in the M25-29 division and maintained his pace effectively in the early miles, notably achieving a 5:22 min/mile during the second mile and 5:07 min/mile in the third mile split. However, it's noted there was a significant slowdown in the final miles, with the 23rd mile taking 8:05 and the 25th mile 8:31. This pattern led to Alexander finishing in the 5th overall place and 5th among males. Structuring workouts to sustain pace during the latter stages of race duration could enhance performance further, given the strong start and quality pacing through the majority of the race.