Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Donna Thiele #5192 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress and Strong Finish Donna's performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon showcased steady pacing improvements. Starting with a solid 10:45 min/mile pace, she quickly progressed to running most of her splits around the 10:30 min/mile mark. Her fastest split was clocked at 10:02 min/mile during the 7th mile, indicating a well-managed race strategy. Throughout the race, she maintained her position consistently around the mid-500s in her gender category, finishing strong with an overall place of 937 out of 1608 participants. Comparatively, Donna improved her pace significantly from her previous race in 2023, decreasing her average pace from 11:19 min/mile to 10:40 min/mile, resulting in a total time improvement by approximately 8 minutes. Maintaining focus on the latter stages could enhance future race outcomes. Her rank climbed impressively within the F50-54 division to 45th, notable progress within her age group, reflecting dedication and effective training.