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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Zack Rall #2512 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with a Challenging Finish Zack Rall from Las Vegas, NV, displayed a strong beginning at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon, efficiently managing his pace during the initial 10 miles. His pace progressively improved from 9:59 min/mile to 9:00 min/mile, highlighting a favorable adaptation during the race start. Notably, he maintained a consistent pace under 9:10 min/mile until mile 10. This endurance reflects effective initial race strategies. As the race reached its later stages, Zack faced challenges, with splits increasing steadily beyond mile 11. Pace transitioned to over 12 min/mile, indicating possible fatigue or external factors influencing his performance. Despite these hurdles, consideration should be given to focus on maintaining pace during later race stages. Finishing with an elapsed time of 5:23:35 and placing 167th in his division, Zack concluded the marathon among many competitors. Reflecting on this experience can help refine strategies for future events, especially in pace management during the race's later miles.