Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Ross Minkov #1877 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Improvement with Splits Variability Ross Minkov demonstrated impressive progress in the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon by finishing in 3:40:54 and improving upon his 2024 performance by over 10 minutes. His average pace was 8:25 min/mile, compared to 2024's 8:49 min/mile. Notably, Ross maintained a steady average pace throughout the race, despite increasing splits after mile 5. His split pace at mile 5 was 7:22 min/mile, but he experienced a deceleration, particularly in miles 11 and 12, hitting 9:02 and 9:10 min/mile, respectively. Ross placed 406th overall but showed strength within his age group, finishing 36th in the Male 50-54 division out of 61 in the previous year. While his overall position within the gender category saw only a modest climb, his consistent improvements in placement, specifically climbing to 35th at miles 25 and 26, suggest a positive trajectory. Future races could benefit from strategies to maintain the early race pace in latter miles.