Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Huynh #5348 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strategic Finish Boost Performance Michael Huynh, a runner from San Marcos, CA, demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Maintaining a steady pace amid fluctuations, he completed the race with a time of 1:39:56 and a consistent average pace of 7:37 min/mile. Notably, Michael showed particular strength in the latter half of the race, significantly improving his placement. For instance, he moved from 301st overall at the 3-mile mark to finishing 163rd overall—a notable increase of 138 places. A particular highlight was his strong split at Mile 9, clocking a split pace of 6:47 min/mile—the fastest mile of his race and a testament to his strong finish. In his division for males aged 25-29, he achieved 15th place, showcasing strong competitive performance among peers. Michael's pacing strategy, especially during later miles, indicates a potential for further optimization at maintaining faster splits earlier in the event.