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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Mark Rouse #6817 Race: 2025 Las Vegas 7.02 Mile Distance: 7.02 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Pace Mark Rouse delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon's 7.02 Mile event with an overall finishing time of 49:21. With a consistent average pace of 7:01 min/mile, Mark demonstrated a strong start, clocking a swift 6:54 for the first mile. Although his pace fluctuated slightly, he maintained a solid performance throughout the race. Notably, Mark achieved his fastest mile of 6:40 during the 7th mile, which was pivotal in securing his position. In terms of placements, Mark finished 17th overall and 3rd in his age division (M40-44) out of 1,365 participants. Compared to his previous marathon performance in 2024, where he had a more extended distance and a slower pace of 8:45 min/mile, Mark has shown significant improvement in pace. To further improve, Mark might consider pacing strategies to manage fluctuating splits, particularly between miles 1 and 2, to maintain consistent energy levels and competitive standing.