Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Preston Cox #5452 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Determined Finish Preston Cox began his race with an impressive pace, clocking 6:35 for the first mile, securing 6th in his division. His initial steady pace of under 7 minutes per mile continued through the first three miles. By mile 4, he slightly eased into a 7:24 pace, finishing the first third of the race with potential for maintaining momentum. The second half saw a gradual slowing, with split times ranging from 7:26 to 9:56 per mile. Preston managed to maintain his resolve, finishing with a respectable overall pace of 7:59 per mile over the 13.1 miles. Emphasizing stamina in the latter stages could help maintain early speed and show benefits in future races. Completing the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a final time of 1:44:44, his performance was commendable, finishing 20th in his division among a field of 1608 participants. Keep building on this strong foundation!