Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mary Annabelle Keech #4648 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Splits with Gradual Improvements Mary Annabelle Keech displayed notable resilience at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, finishing in 2:55:37 with an average pace of 13:24 min/mile. Her splits varied, with the fastest being 11:59 min/mile and the longest at 16:47 min/mile. Early splits were strong, clocking in under 12:30 min/mile. The 7th and 8th miles saw a significant push, matching sub-13 min/mile paces again, showing her ability to regroup after a challenging 6th mile. Compared to last year’s event, her finish time was longer, suggesting potential adjustments. Nonetheless, her later improvements within the race itself are commendable. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace could shave time off her total. Notably, her rank shifted throughout the race; however, she concluded with a strong standing, highlighting consistent effort and determination. Keep working on pacing strategies to sustain mid-race momentum in future events.