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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Cody Ranson #2528 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing with Strong Finish Cody Ranson demonstrated a noteworthy performance at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon. Starting with a 12:38 min/mile pace, Cody effectively adjusted, bringing down his per-mile pace to a notable 11:21 by mile 7. His mid-race consistency especially stands out, with split times in the 11-minute range through miles 4 to 10. There was a substantial improvement at mile 16, hitting a faster split of 10:58 min/mile, which contributed to an overall marathon pace of 12:51 min/mile. His positioning improved significantly after an initial decline. Cody improved his Place Overall from 1552 at mile 1 to 1461 by the finish, leading to a respectable 171st place in the M25-29 division. The gradual increase in pace and elevation through ranks indicates efficient energy management. For future races, monitoring the pace changes, particularly in the final third of the race, could help better maintain momentum toward the end. Keep up the impressive effort!