Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jessica Leigh #4022 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 Improvement Leads to Steady Performance Jessica Leigh, 39, representing Las Vegas and team "This is 40!!!", showcased a commendable running strategy at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Starting her race at a 9:12 min/mile pace, she steadily improved her pace, achieving her fastest split in the 7th mile at 8:17 min/mile. Her ability to progressively increase her pace resulted in a noteworthy improvement in placement as well, moving from 645th overall initially to 495th as she reached the 12-mile mark. While Jessica maintained a steady pace throughout the race, fatigue seemed to set in towards the end. Her pace slightly slowed with a final mile split of 9:52 min/mile, contributing to an overall time of 1:58:16, equivalent to an average pace of 9:01 min/mile. Among the 1,608 participants, Jessica placed 541st overall and 42nd in her division. Focusing on late-race endurance could further shave down her final mile time.