Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Heather Strowd #5166 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Mid-Race Pacing Shines Heather Strowd, 52, from Charlotte, NC, participated in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. She completed the race in 2:09:12, averaging a pace of 9:51 min/mile. The mid-race segments showcased her strength and consistency, with splits like 9:13 min/mile at mile 6 and a strong push at mile 7 clocking 8:44 min/mile. Her overall placement was 761 out of 1608 participants, positioning her 401st among female runners and 33rd in the F50-54 age division. Initially, Heather maintained a steady pace, with her first two splits just above 9:18 and 9:17 min/mile. While she experienced a slower mile at the fourth segment, with an 11:34 pace, she impressively rebounded later in the race. Ending mile 11 with a pace of 10:23 and mile 13 at a consistent 10:01 highlights her endurance and determination. Focusing on maintaining energy for the last few miles could enhance performance further.