Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Matthew Welsh #4926 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Matthew Welsh demonstrated a strong start at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon. Covering the first three miles with decreasing paces of 8:49, 8:28, and 7:33 min/mile, he improved from 728th to 502nd place overall, highlighting effective pacing strategies in the early stages. Notably, his quickest split was in the third mile at 7:33 min/mile, showcasing an ability to push the pace. As the race progressed, Matthew faced more challenges maintaining initial speeds. His pace dropped to a 10:21 min/mile by the end. His rank gradually declined, concluding in 929th place out of 1772, within his M25-29 division, he placed 110th. Despite a slower finish, the early miles demonstrated potential. Future races could benefit from strategizing endurance to maintain pace throughout. Keeping momentum steady in the later stages may lead to improved finishes. Great effort representing "Not Fast, Just Furious" on the course!