Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Baorui Jia #1322 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Pacing Triumph with a Strong Finish Baorui Jia demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon. Starting with a steady pace of 8:30 min/mile, she showed her strength by improving to 8:03 min/mile in the second mile. Baorui maintained an average pace of around 8:20 min/mile for the first half of the race, indicating consistent performance. From mile 5 to mile 6, she achieved her fastest consecutive miles, clocking 8:14 min/mile and a striking 7:40 min/mile, a testament to her endurance and speed. Resilience was key in the latter stages; although she slowed slightly in the middle, Baorui finished with a robust 8:34 min/mile in the final mile. Her overall time of 3:53:32 reflects a strong effort, placing her 4th in the F40-44 division. To enhance her performance, Baorui could explore strategies to maintain the earlier pacing consistency in the final stretch. Her team, Team Boat Snacks, can be proud of such a disciplined race.