Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sean Elwell #4420 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Improvement Sean maintained consistent pacing throughout the race, finishing the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon in 1:52:59. Their average pace was 8:37 min/mile, and they secured 7th place in the F55-59 division among 408 overall participants. Starting with an 8:47 min/mile pace at mile 1, Sean displayed impressive pacing improvements, especially between miles 7 and 8 where they posted their fastest split of 8:07 min/mile. Notably, Sean finished strongly, improving from 499th place overall at mile 1 to 408th by the end, making significant strides late in the race. While their overall time was slower compared to the previous year’s performance, with a time difference of 5:32, the strategic surge in pace during the latter half indicates a strong basis for optimizing future races. Sean's performance exemplifies the importance of strategic pacing in distance running.