Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Robert Nelson #4879 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Robert Nelson, representing the Red Rock Running Company, showcased consistency and improvement at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. He completed the race in 2:00:32, achieving an average pace of 9:12 min/mile. Notably, Robert's pace improved significantly from 10:09 min/mile at the first mile to a strong 7:09 min/mile for the last two miles. He finished 595th overall out of 1608 participants and secured 41st place in the Male 45-49 division. Consistent pacing early on set the stage, with a gradual quickening from mile 3 onward. His rapid last miles, especially, indicate a strong capacity for finishing fast. Compared to his previous performance in 2023, Robert maintained a similar pace, finishing just shy of his personal best while still showing competitive stamina. A continued focus on middle-mile pacing could further optimize his race strategy, enhancing overall performance. Excellent job maintaining a competitive edge throughout the race!