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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Melissa Ohana #6190 Race: 2025 Las Vegas 7.02 Mile Distance: 7.02 miles

Consistency Amidst Challenges: A Tactical Race Analysis Melissa Ohana completed the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon's 7.02-mile event with a total time of 1:41:38, achieving an average pace of 14:28 min/mile. Starting strong with a first-mile pace of 13:25 min/mile, Melissa displayed consistency, though she faced a slowdown in the fifth mile at a 16:10 pace. Her strongest mile was the third, clocking at 13:29 min/mile. Throughout the race, she maintained a steady performance in the F40-44 division, securing 64th place. Comparing to last year's performance, there was an increase in elapsed time by 14 minutes and 56 seconds. Analyzing the split times indicates potential areas for pacing optimization. Consider implementing interval training to enhance speed endurance and improve mile consistency, especially in the latter half of the course. Keep up the determination and strategic planning to see improvements in future races. Your experience and perseverance are valuable assets.