Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Shirley Grimm #3133 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Progress in Marathon Performance Shirley's marathon performance demonstrated consistent enhancement, showcasing progressive improvement throughout. Her final time was 4:23:27 with an overall pace of 10:03 min/mile. Impressively, she secured 4th place in her F60-64 division, demonstrating competitive performance against her peers. The first two miles were completed at a steady pace of 11:16 min/mile and 9:47 min/mile, respectively. Notable improvement was seen from Mile 3 onwards as Shirley maintained paces below 10:00 min/mile for almost the entire race, peaking at 7:17 min/mile during Mile 5. Although a slower interval appeared between Miles 6 and 7 with a 12:40 min/mile split, she swiftly reestablished a sub-10:00 pace for the majority of the remaining distance. Shirley's ability to finish strong, particularly by closing the final stretch with solid placement, highlights her strategic pacing and stamina. A consistent focus on maintaining even pacing towards the end could further elevate her rankings.