Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Adam Silverstein #5103 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Adam Silverstein, a 39-year-old runner from Phoenix, AZ, demonstrated consistent pacing through the early stages of the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. His initial mile began at a 7:39 min/mile, and he maintained a steady pace, strikingly close to this mark for the first four miles. Particularly notable was his performance in the third and fourth miles, both run at a 7:39 min/mile and 7:42 min/mile pace, respectively. At these early stages, Adam was within the top tier of his division, even achieving a top-10 position twice. In the latter part of the race, the pace slightly declined. Notable was the 8th mile, which was covered in 9:37 min/mile—indicating a possible challenge. However, Adam's ability to push through and finish with an overall time of 1:53:48 displayed commendable endurance. While the splits started faster than they ended, the overall experience contributes to Adam's steady progression as a competitive runner.