Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Selina Ventura #4237 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Early Pace with Gradual Increase in Splits Selina Ventura showcased a consistent start in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Her initial miles saw steady performance with paces improving from 11:07 to 9:34 min/mile by mile 7. Notably, she achieved her fastest split time between miles 9 and 10, clocking in at 9:27 min/mile. She maintained a strong presence throughout, standing out in her division, where her placement ranged from 42nd to 51st among females aged 25-29. Towards the latter half, splits became slightly slower, particularly after mile 21. The gradual increase in split times beyond mile 16 indicates potential fatigue, with the pace peaking at 12:47 min/mile by mile 20. Future race strategy might focus on conserving energy for the final miles. However, her overall performance remained commendable, as she finished the marathon in 4:49:15 with an average pace of 11:02 min/mile, showing steady determination throughout the race. Keep up the good effort, especially in the final stages!