Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Cheng Zhong #2409 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Late Race Challenges Cheng Zhong showcased a remarkable race performance at the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon. Demonstrating consistent pacing, Cheng maintained a strong start, clocking a 6:24 min/mile in the first mile and reaching the halfway mark with an average pace under 6:30 min/mile. Among male participants aged 40-44, Cheng stayed within the top 20 for most splits, peaking at 9th in divisions during multiple intervals. Notably, miles 4 and 5 were highlights with a sharp 6:02 min/mile during mile 4. In the latter half of the race, Cheng exhibited slight deceleration, crossing the finish line with an overall pace of 7:03 min/mile and an elapsed time of 3:05:03. Cheng finished 19th in the M40-44 division out of 1313 participants. For future races, consider strategies to maintain the earlier pace in the final stretches for an even stronger finish. Keep up the impressive effort and focus on sustaining those initial energy levels!