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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Christopher Ernest #3280 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Effort, Pacing Strategies Noted Christopher Ernest maintained solid early splits during the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon. Initial pace improvements were noticeable, shifting from a 10:36 min/mile in the first mile to a commendable 8:38 min/mile at mile six. Christopher advanced in his division from 121st to 103rd by mile six, demonstrating effective early race pacing strategies and consistent effort. Notably, at mile eight, he achieved a split pace of 7:52 min/mile, his fastest split, reflecting a capacity for short bursts of increased speed. Subsequent miles saw a gradual increase in times, peaking at a 22:14 min/mile pace during mile 19. This suggests a potential area for focus is maintaining pace consistency in later stages. Completed in 5:58:59, with an average pace of 13:42 min/mile, Christopher placed 154th in his division. Improving mid to late-race endurance could enhance overall performance, aiding in sustaining those initial impressive splits throughout future races. Keep up the dedicated work with an eye on later race stamina.