Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Brian Hartz #4542 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Half Marathon Performance Brian Hartz, a 40-year-old participant from Edwards, CA, showcased a commendable effort in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Brian maintained a steady rhythm with an overall pace of 9:03 min/mile, culminating in a finish time of 1:58:41. Notably, his performance in the gender category placed him 284th out of a substantial 1608 participants. Among his age group (M40-44), he secured the 34th spot, demonstrating a consistent effort throughout the race. A highlight of Brian's performance was his swift 5th mile, clocking in at 8:31 min/mile—a notable contrast to the 10:17 min/mile during mile 4, suggesting variability but potential for focused pacing strategy improvement. His mile splits largely averaged close to the overall pace, which speaks to his ability to maintain consistent speed. For future races, maintaining consistency while reducing variability in pacing can further enhance his race outcomes. Keep up the great work, Brian!