Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Melissa Hillman #5482 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Melissa maintained a steady pace throughout the 13.1-mile course, finishing the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon in 2:35:59 with an average pace of 11:54 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest split of 9:45 per mile during the eleventh mile, indicating a strong finish. Her splits showed a range of paces, with her initial mile at 11:21 and her tenth mile matching closely with a time of 11:34. Melissa showed progress in her positioning, ending 104th in the F40-44 division. In comparison to previous performances, Melissa's recent time is an increase from her 2018 result of 1:50:00, with a pace of 8:23 min/mile. Continued focus on consistent pacing might close the gap from previous times. Her participation under "Lifetime Runners" highlights her dedication to the sport. Overall, maintaining consistent training and focusing on pacing strategies could offer improvements in future events.