Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Amber Muhlestein #4041 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing Leads to Victory Amber Muhlestein delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 2:46:59. Displaying remarkable consistency, she maintained a strong pace early on, with each of the first three miles split at 6:07 min/mile. Her ability to stay within a narrow band of pace, with a majority of her mile splits between 5:52 min/mile and 6:34 min/mile, was a key factor in her success. Despite a slight deceleration in the later miles, Amber demonstrated resilience and determination to finish first in both her gender and division categories. Notably, between miles 8 and 18, she consistently placed first in her gender in all but two splits, showcasing her strong effort in maintaining position. For future events, focusing on sustaining the earlier split times in the final miles could further enhance the overall performance.