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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: David Carson #3631 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Variability and Strong Finish in Half Marathon David Carson, representing Tequila Derby, ran the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon with an overall finish time of 2:48:30. The average pace was 12:51 minutes per mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Initial pacing showed promise, with the first mile clocked at 10:36. David briefly dipped to a slower pace in mile 2 with 13:34; however, he progressively adapted, achieving a better split time of 11:23 at mile 6. While position fluctuated throughout the race, David managed to make notable recoveries. By mile 5, he achieved a division place improvement to 32nd from 36th between miles 1 and 4. Ending at 35th position in the M45-49 division demonstrates a disciplined effort. David's progression at later stages, especially from mile 12 with a 14:29 split, suggests potential focus areas for consistent pacing strategies across entire events. Adjusting mid-race strategy may further improve overall performance and placement.