Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Rahwa Desta #4386 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Steady Pace Rahwa delivered a steady performance in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. With a total time of 3:19:12 and an average pace of 15:12 min/mile, her effort remained consistent throughout the race. Although the pace slightly increased in the later miles, Rahwa showcased perseverance, maintaining a strong commitment to finishing. Notably, from mile 12 to the end, her pace improved slightly from 16:37 to 15:19 min/mile, a commendable recovery. Examining split data, the first mile was completed at an 11:21 min/mile pace, revealing a strong start. Notable challenges appeared from miles 4 and 9, with paces of 17:28 and 17:34 min/mile, respectively. This suggests some difficulty during that segment, which can provide future focus areas. Despite these challenges, her final mile mirrored the starting pace more closely. Continued exploration of pacing strategies in varied conditions might yield a more even pace in future events.