Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Noah Finkel #1457 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Noah began his marathon with a consistent pace, clocking 10:08 min/mile for the first two miles. The third mile showed improvement at 9:59 min/mile, suggesting a strong early showing. Between miles 4 and 10, pacing ranged from 9:32 to 12:39, with peak performance at mile 3 (place 48 in division M50-54). Notably, he demonstrated resilience despite changes in pace, maintaining a consistent effort in his age group. During the later stages, pacing increased gradually, peaking at 16:54 min/mile in the 15th mile. The race concluded with an overall finish time of 5:53:18. Notable is the split time of 16:47 in mile 26, showing his capacity to regain some speed towards the finish. Noah showed determination throughout, finishing strong in a competitive field. Continued focus on pacing consistency in the latter segments could enhance future performances. Overall, these results reflect a commendable effort and valuable learning experience.